Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Single pie crust baked; Filling:; 5 egg yolks; 1/3 c cornstarch; 1 1/4 c water; 1 1/2 c bakers sugar; 3/4 c lemon juice; 2 TBS finely grated lemon zest; Meringue:; 5 egg whites; 1/2 tsp cream of tartar; 1/3 c bakers sugar

Servings: persons

Single pie crust baked
Filling:
5 egg yolks
1/3 c cornstarch
1 1/4 c water
1 1/2 c bakers sugar
3/4 c lemon juice
2 TBS finely grated lemon zest
Meringue:
5 egg whites
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/3 c bakers sugar

1
Bake pie crust and set aside
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees, rack in middle
3
position
4
In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch and sugar. Whisk in water and lemon juice until smooth. Add egg yolks and zest and whisk until combined.
5
Heat on medium-high burner, whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens and boils--approximately 7-8 minutes.
6
Pour into crust.
7
Place egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a mixer and using the whisk attachment, beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
8
Top the filling with the meringue, covering completely and sealing to the edges of the pie crust.
9
Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate.

889

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Single pie crust baked, Filling:, 5 egg yolks, 1/3 c cornstarch, 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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