Perfect 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 classic dessert loved by many.

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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Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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
• 1 cup Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1.5 cup Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 4 unit Egg yolks
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 4 unit Egg whites
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the pie crust ingredients and press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
3. In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
5. 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.
6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

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.