Citrus Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Citrus Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:; 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs; 1/2 cups Melted Butter; 1/3 cups Granulated Sugar; FOR THE FILLING:; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Sweetened Condensed Milk; 3 whole Egg Yolks (keep The Egg Whites For The Meringue); 1/2 cups Lime Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Lime Zest; 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Zest; 1/2 teaspoons Orange Zest; FOR THE MERINGUE TOPPING:; 3 whole Egg Whites; 5 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Servings: persons

FOR THE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cups Melted Butter
1/3 cups Granulated Sugar
FOR THE FILLING:
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 whole Egg Yolks (keep The Egg Whites For The Meringue)
1/2 cups Lime Juice
1/2 teaspoons Lime Zest
1/2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
1/2 teaspoons Orange Zest
FOR THE MERINGUE TOPPING:
3 whole Egg Whites
5 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Cornstarch

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
For the graham cracker crust, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar in a bowl. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and press down into the plate and around the sides. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes to set.
3
To prepare the filling, whisk together the condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice and citrus zests. Add the filling to the pre-baked pie crust and bake for 15 minutes.
4
To prepare the meringue topping, add egg whites to a mixer or to a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer on medium high speed. Add in the sugar, vanilla extract and cornstarch and beat until stiff peaks form.
5
Top the still warm pie with the meringue topping and make sure to cover the entire pie filling with the meringue, leaving no spaces uncovered. Place in the oven until the top has browned. Remove the pie and allow to cool completely before refrigerating.

830

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Protein

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:, 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs, 1/2 cups Melted Butter, 1/3 cups Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, Citrus 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.

Citrus Meringue Pie

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