Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century and has since become a popular dessert worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon Meringue Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 45 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
• 4 unit Egg yolks
• 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 unit Egg whites
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 0.5 cup Sugar

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.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
6. Pour the lemon filling into the baked pie crust.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
8. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
9. Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before serving. 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.