Best 2 Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie Recipes
Who can resist a refreshing and delicious lemon meringue ice cream pie? The perfect balance of tart and sweet, creamy and crunchy, this frozen treat is a delight for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a classic dessert to serve at a family gathering or a fun and easy recipe to try with friends, lemon meringue ice cream pie is sure to be a hit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that will wow your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON MERINGUE ICE CREAM PIE
This pretty pie has it all-a graham cracker-pecan crust that's layered with vanilla ice cream and lemon curd and then frozen. Golden-brown meringue adds the finishing touch.-Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Freeze 30 minutes., Spread 2 cups ice cream into the crust. Freeze 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine lemon curd and lemon juice. Spread over ice cream and freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Top with remaining ice cream. Freeze 2 hours or until set., In a large heavy saucepan, combine egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of pie. Heat with a kitchen torch or broil 8 in. from the heat 3-5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Freeze at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
LEMON MERINGUE ICE CREAM PIE
Provided by Matthew Grunwald
Categories dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 5 (5-inch) pies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the pretzel crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the pretzels, brown sugar and melted butter in a food processor; pulse until finely ground. Press the crust evenly into 5-inch pie molds. Bake for 4 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the lemon ice cream: Combine all the ingredients in a large metal bowl. Place over a double boiler and whisk until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Let cool completely, then transfer the custard to an ice cream machine; spin for 20 minutes, until thick. Transfer to the freezer; freeze for 2 hours. Evenly fill each of the pie molds with the ice cream; freeze until ready to top with meringue.
- For the simple meringue: Combine the egg whites and sugar in a bowl; whisk to stiff peaks.
- Top the pies with the meringue. Toast the meringue with a kitchen torch, and serve.
Tips:
- Chill the pie crust in the refrigerator before baking. This will help to prevent it from shrinking.
- Stir the pie filling constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from curdling.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before topping it with meringue.
- Use a kitchen torch to brown the meringue for a classic look.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
With its flaky crust, creamy ice cream filling, and fluffy meringue topping, this pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Follow these tips to make sure your pie turns out perfectly. Bon Appetit!
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