Bob Hope'S Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Bob Hope'S Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 3/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 eggs; 6 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh; 1 pinch salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel, minced (rehydrate in 2 Tbs water); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
6 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel, minced (rehydrate in 2 Tbs water)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Start with a nicely cooked pie crust.
2
Preheat oven to 350.
3
Mix sugar, cornstarch and water over medium low heat stirring constantly until thick.
4
Stir in the butter until melted.
5
Remove from stove and whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time. Then the lemon juice, salt and lemon peel.
6
Reheat gently on low for 2-3 minutes while stirring. Do NOT boil.
7
Pour into pie shell and cool.
8
Meringue - start with a VERY clean, dry glass bowl and beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar to stiff peak on high.
9
Fold in the sugar and vanilla by hand, carefully.
10
Spread over the pie to the edge.
11
Bake 15 minutes until the meringue is lightly browned.
12
Cool to room temp, then refrigerate until time to serve.

660

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Bob Hope'S Lemon Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bob Hope'S Lemon Meringue Pie

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