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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

A classic lemon meringue pie with a tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Pie dish
  • Oven

Ingredients:  

Crust

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
  • 0.25 cup ice water

Lemon Filling

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 pcs egg yolks beaten
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Meringue

  • 4 pcs egg whites
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour and butter for the crust. Add ice water and mix until dough forms. Press into a pie dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt for the filling. Gradually stir in water, cooking over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest. Return to heat and cook for 2 more minutes. Pour into baked crust.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown. Cool before serving.

Notes:

Ensure the meringue is spread to the edges to prevent shrinking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Lemon, Meringue, Pie
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