Piled High Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie is a classic American dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the light and fluffy texture of meringue.

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

Print Recipe

Medium

Piled High Lemon Meringue Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, 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: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pie crust
• 0.5 cup Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 4 large Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a 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, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and salt 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 lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 hours before serving.
6. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21g33%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

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.