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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

A classic lemon meringue pie with a tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Butter cold, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup Ice water

Filling

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ½ cups Water
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 4 Egg yolks beaten
  • ½ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest grated

Meringue

  • 4 Egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • ½ cup Sugar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water and mix until dough forms. Roll out and fit into a pie dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in butter, then gradually whisk in egg yolks. Return to heat and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour into baked crust.
  5. In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown. Cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Lemon, Meringue, Pie
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