Lemon Meringue Icebox Pie

Lemon Meringue Icebox Pie is a classic American dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with a fluffy meringue topping. It gets its name from the fact that it is typically chilled in the refrigerator, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 280 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lemon Meringue Icebox Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crust
• 0.5 cup Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 4 large Egg whites
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crust ingredients and press into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, granulated sugar, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
6. Remove the pie from the oven and spread the meringue over the filling, making sure to seal the edges.
7. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 4 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
9. 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.