Dads Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 200 gram Pie crust
- 1 cup Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 4 unit Egg yolks
- 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 4 unit Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the pie crust ingredients and press into a pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool for 2 hours before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Dad's Lemon Meringue Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.