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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the pie crust ingredients and press into a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the lemon filling into the baked pie crust.
- In a separate 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 lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- 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.