Microwaved Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Microwaved Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 g butter; 1 ¼ cups plain sweet biscuit crumbs; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 ½ cups water (almost boiling); 1 cup sugar; 7 tablespoons cornflour; 3 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons lemon rind (grated); ½ cup lemon juice; 1 pinch salt; 3 egg whites; 6 tablespoons caster sugar

Servings: persons

50 g butter
1 ¼ cups plain sweet biscuit crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
1 ½ cups water (almost boiling)
1 cup sugar
7 tablespoons cornflour
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon rind (grated)
½ cup lemon juice
1 pinch salt
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons caster sugar

1
Combine pie shell ingredients and press into a 21cm microwave safe pie plate.
2
Microwave on high 2mins.
3
Cool completely.
4
Filling:.
5
Combine sugar and cornflour with the pinch salt in a large jug.
6
Gradually add the hot water, stirring well to prevent lumps.
7
Cook uncovered on High, stirring frequently, until very thick and bubbly.
8
Beat egg yolks lightly.
9
Stir in 3 Tablespoons of the cornflour mixture to the egg yolks, then add back to the cornflour mixture.
10
Cook 1 minute on high.
11
Blend in butter, lemon rind and juice and allow to cool before pouring into the pie shell.
12
Meringue:.
13
Beat egg whites until stiff then add in caster sugar slowly beating until thick and glossy.
14
Pile onto the cooled pie filling, making sure it touches the crust all the way round.
15
Cook on high for 3mins.
16
Cool away from draughts.

793

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 g butter, 1 ¼ cups plain sweet biscuit crumbs, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon allspice, and more.

Yes, Microwaved 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.

Microwaved Lemon Meringue Pie

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