Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie

The Lemon Meringue Pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century and has since become a classic dessert loved by many.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pie crust
• 1 cup Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 4 unit Egg yolks
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 4 unit Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the pie crust ingredients and press into a pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
4. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Pour the mixture over the lemon filling.
5. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the pie, sealing the edges.
6. Bake for 10 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Allow the pie to cool for 2 hours before serving.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.