LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 9-inch frozen pie crust
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon powdered unflavored gelatin
Zest of 3 lemons plus 3/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • For the crust and lemon curd filling: Bake the crust according to the package instructions. Let cool.
  • Add 1/4 cup water to a bowl and sprinkle with the gelatin. Let the gelatin bloom while you prepare the filling.
  • In a pot, bring the lemon zest and juice and half of the sugar to a boil. In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs with the remaining sugar until completely incorporated.
  • Bring the pot off the heat and let cool slightly. Slowly add the egg and sugar mixture to the pot, whisking continually. Using a candy thermometer, heat the mixture to 185 degrees F, whisking vigorously. Add the bloomed gelatin and butter. Mix thoroughly using an immersion blender. Strain, then pour into the pie shell. Refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour.
  • For the meringue: Mix the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a pot and heat to 248 degrees F.
  • In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, combine the egg whites and cream of tartar. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form. Switch the speed to high, slowly add the sugar and water mixture in a thin steam and whisk until fully incorporated and stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the meringue generously on the pie and style using a palette knife (offset spatula) as desired. With a kitchen blowtorch, gently go over the meringue until a toasted color is achieved. Or place under the boiler until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

MUSTAFA GOGO
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This recipe is a must-try for any baker.


Rimu Ali
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon meringue pie.


Juma Rahim
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This pie is a classic for a reason. It's delicious and always a crowd-pleaser.


Marvin Gaza
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The meringue was a little too firm for my liking, but the rest of the pie was great.


ahsanali yousafzai
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The pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


VELVET GREENE
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I was really impressed with this pie. It was so delicious and it looked beautiful. I will definitely be making it again.


August Steffen
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This was the best lemon meringue pie I've ever had. The crust was perfect, the filling was creamy and tart, and the meringue was fluffy and light.


R Reiter
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I'm not a big fan of lemon meringue pie, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


John Peacock
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Jordan Gave
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The meringue was a little tricky to make, but it was worth it. The pie was beautiful and delicious.


Giannis Evaggelinos
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The pie was a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try adding a little more sugar next time.


Adetunji Mitchelle
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This was my first time making a lemon meringue pie, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pie was delicious.


Alobson Naomi
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is creamy and tart, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. Yum!


Miracle Burdette
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This lemon meringue pie recipe is a keeper! The filling is perfectly tart and sweet, and the meringue is fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this again.


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