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 pie shell, prebaked and cooled; 4 large egg yolks; 3 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; ¾ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces; 3 egg whites; 6 tablespoons sugar; cream of tartar

Servings: persons

1 pie shell, prebaked and cooled
4 large egg yolks
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
¾ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
cream of tartar

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In double boiler, whisk together yolks, eggs, sugar, lemon juice and corn starch.
3
Place over simmering water.
4
Cook over medium heat until thick enough to coat back of spoon.
5
Do not boil.
6
Remove from heat and stir in butter.
7
Pour into crust.
8
For meringue: Beat whites with tartar at highest speed.
9
Add sugar slowly until peaks form.
10
Put on pie and bake for 10 minutes.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pie shell, prebaked and cooled, 4 large egg yolks, 3 large eggs, 1 cup 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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