Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 7 tablespoons cornflour; 1 1/2 cups caster sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water (hot); 3 egg yolks; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; Meringue; 3 egg whites; 6 tablespoons caster sugar; Pie Case; 1 (9 inch) pastry shells (baked)

Servings: persons

Filling
7 tablespoons cornflour
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water (hot)
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
Meringue
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons caster sugar
Pie Case
1 (9 inch) pastry shells (baked)

1
Preheat oven to 220 degree celsius (450 degree F).
2
Mix cornflour, sugar and salt in a large saucepan.
3
Add the hot water and mix thoroughly and vigorously to remove any lumps.
4
Cook over a medium/high heat until the mixture is a thick white opaque look and there is no liquid left.
5
Let cool slightly, add eggs into the opaque nux and beat well over a low heat for 2-3 minutes.
6
Add lemon juice and butter and beat until mixture is thick and there is no liquid over a low heat.
7
Let cool, then spoon into baked pastry shell.
8
MERINGUE.
9
Beat 3 egg whites till stiff peaks are formed, add sugar 2 tablespoons at a time and beat in well between each addition.
10
Spoon or pipe meringue over lemon filling in pie case making sure meringue covers to the edge of the pastry. If spooning you can make decorative swirls with edge of spatula.
11
Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or till a light golden colour (swirled tips will cook a little darker).

746

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 7 tablespoons cornflour, 1 1/2 cups caster sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 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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