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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.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Filling:
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 cup white sugar
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place crust in a shallow 9-inch pie dish and pre-bake according to package directions.
- Place egg yolks in a small bowl and beat them together. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- Bake at 325°F for about 20 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.