Description
Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic dessert that brings sunshine to any occasion. With its sweet and tangy lemon filling, fluffy meringue topping, and flaky crust, this pie is a delightful treat for your taste buds. Perfect for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings, it’s not just a dessert; it’s an experience that will leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 2 large fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 large eggs (2 yolks for filling, 1 white for meringue)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Roll out the dough, place in a pie dish, and blind bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, lemon juice, and zest over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat; gradually stir in beaten egg yolks while whisking to prevent scrambling. Return to low heat until further thickened.
- For the meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Spread meringue over warm filling and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg