Luscious 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 around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Luscious 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: 3040

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 Condensed Milk
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
• 4 unit Egg Whites
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Powdered 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, condensed milk, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and salt.
5. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
6. Pour the lemon filling into the baked pie crust and set aside.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
8. Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
9. Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
10. Bake the pie for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 36g

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.