BUTTERMILK LEMON MERINGUE PIE
For lemon lovers everywhere, this wonderful pie with a little extra tang beats the usual lemon meringue every time, no contest. Compliments roll in whenever I serve it. -Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in buttermilk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour hot filling into pastry shell., For meringue, in a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to crust., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Shamim Reja
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon meringue pie, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pie was delicious, and the meringue was perfect. I'll definitely be making this pie again.
Satan 66Lucifer66
[email protected]This pie was so easy to make! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this pie without any problems. It turned out great, too.
Saqib Abood
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the meringue to brown. I think I didn't cook it for long enough. Other than that, the pie was delicious.
Neavy Shill
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I think next time I make it, I'll add a little more sugar to the filling.
Hersiy friend
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best lemon meringue pie he's ever had. I'm definitely going to make this pie again for special occasions.
BabyDave
[email protected]This pie is so refreshing and perfect for summer. The lemon filling is tart and tangy, and the meringue is light and fluffy. I love that it's not too sweet, either.
Arsalah Durrani
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The only thing I would change is to use a store-bought pie crust. I'm not very good at making pie crusts, and the store-bought ones are just as good.
Rana Mudassar ali
[email protected]This pie was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious pie that was perfect for a special occasion.
Sidra sami
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but this pie changed my mind. The meringue was so light and airy, and it paired perfectly with the tart lemon filling. I'll definitely be making this pie again.
colin patton
[email protected]This buttermilk lemon meringue pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of tart and sweet was perfect, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.