Sugar Free Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century and has since become a popular dessert worldwide.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Sugar Free Lemon Meringue Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Crust
• 1 cup Lemon Filling
• 1 cup Meringue Topping
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.5 cup Egg Whites
• 0.5 cup Sugar Substitute
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the crust ingredients and press into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon filling ingredients until well combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites, sugar substitute, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
7. Spread the meringue topping over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
8. Bake the pie for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
10. Garnish with lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 3g

Protein 3g6%

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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.