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 sheet shortcrust pastry; ¼ cup cornstarch; 3 tablespoons plain flour; 1 ¾ cups white sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 egg yolks; ½ cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups water; 4 egg whites; ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar; ½ cup sugar

Servings: persons

1 sheet shortcrust pastry
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
½ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups water
4 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup sugar

1
Line pie pan with pastry, prick bottom, cook in hot oven on 180-200 Celsius.
2
In saucepan combine cornstarch, flour, sugar and salt.
3
Mixing well, gradually add water, stirring until smooth.
4
Over medium heat bring to boil, stirring occasionally, boil 1 minute until shiny and translucent.
5
Quickly stir some of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks.
6
Pour back into hot mixture stir to blend.
7
Return to heat cook over LOW heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and butter.
9
Pour into pie shell.
10
Meringue:.
11
Make meringue in medium bowl.
12
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy.
13
Gradually beat in sugar, a little at a time.
14
Beat until stiff peaks form.
15
Spread meringue over cooled lemon pie, carefully sealing to edge of crust.
16
Bake in preheated oven 7-9 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
17
Let cool -- serve.

828

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sheet shortcrust pastry, ¼ cup cornstarch, 3 tablespoons plain flour, 1 ¾ cups white 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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