Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue); 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie shell; 4 egg whites; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon Corn Starch; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

4 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue)
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie shell
4 egg whites
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Corn Starch
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
Preheat oven to 350Au00b0F.
2
Combine 1 cup sugar and corn starch in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Stir in egg yolks.
3
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and butter.
4
Spoon hot filling into pie crust.
5
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in small bowl with mixer at high speed until foamy. Mix 1/3 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon corn starch and gradually beat into egg whites. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
6
Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing to edge of crust.
7
Bake 15 to 20 minute or until golden. Cool on wire rack at room temperature for 30 minutes; refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.

715

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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: 4 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue), 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 1/3 cups 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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