Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century and became popular during the 20th century. It combines the tangy flavor of lemons with a fluffy meringue topping, creating a delicious and refreshing dessert.

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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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
• 0.5 cup Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 4 unit Egg yolks
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 4 unit Egg whites
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 0.5 cup Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the pie crust ingredients and press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add the hot lemon mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens further.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.
8. Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
10. Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
11. Bake the pie for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 32g

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.