Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) pastry shell, baked and cooled; 1/4 c. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 c. boiling water; 3 eggs, separated (at room temperature); 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel; 6 Tbsp. lemon juice; 6 Tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

1 (9-inch) pastry shell, baked and cooled
1/4 c. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
3 eggs, separated (at room temperature)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
6 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 Tbsp. sugar

1
Prepare baked pastry shell.
2
Mix cornstarch, flour, the 1 cup sugar and salt in top of a double boiler.
3
Gradually stir in boiling water.
4
Beat egg yolks slightly and gradually stir into cornstarch mixture.
5
Place top of double boiler over boiling water and cook about 5 minutes until filling is thickened, stirring constantly.
6
Continue to cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
7
Remove from boiling water.
8
Mix in butter, lemon peel and juice.
9
Cover and cool slightly.
10
Pour into pastry shell. Heat oven to 350u00b0.
11
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 6 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
12
Spread meringue over lemon filling to edge of crust.
13
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
14
Cool.

1630

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9-inch) pastry shell, baked and cooled, 1/4 c. cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. flour, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Meringue Pie

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