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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the crust ingredients and press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon filling ingredients until well combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites, sugar substitute, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue topping over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
- Bake the pie 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.
- Garnish with lemon zest before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.