Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    8 slices

  • Calories

    273 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Bright and citrusy lemon meringue pie is a classic! With a creamy custard and spongy meringue, it is also a family favorite.

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Ingredients

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Filling:

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (9-inch) pie crust baked

Meringue:

  • 7 egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup white sugar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Place crust in a shallow 9-inch pie dish and pre-bake according to package directions.
  3. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and beat them together. Set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the egg yolks and mix until combined. Add the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil for one minute, then remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Pour into the prepared pie crust.
  5. Make the meringue by beating the egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium glass or metal bowl, until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes). Slowly add sugar, continuing to beat until glossy, stiff peaks form (about 2 minutes)
  6. While the lemon filling is still warm, spread the meringue around the edge of the pie. Make sure the mixture attaches to the crust with no gaps. Add the remaining meringue to the center and use the back of a spoon to create small peaks all over the pie.
  7. Bake at 325°F for about 20 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Potassium 174mg (5%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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