LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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Make and share this Lemon Meringue Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10-inch pie shells or 9 inch pie shell, refrigerated
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemons, zest of
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line refrigerated pie crust with wax paper and fill with dried beans or pie weights; bake shell in middle of oven 10 minutes; remove paper and weights and bake shell until golden, about 12 minutes longer; cool.
  • Lower oven temperature to 350°F.
  • For filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt and gradually whisk in water and milk, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved; in a bowl whisk together egg yolks; cook milk mixture over medium heat, whisking, until it comes to a boil; gradually whisk about 1 cup milk mixture into yolks and whisk yolk mixture back into milk mixture remaining in saucepan; simmer, whisking, 3 minutes; remove pan from heat and whisk in butter, lemon juice and zest until butter is melted; press plastic wrap directly onto surface of custard.
  • For meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until they hold soft peaks; beat in sugar in a slow stream, beating, until meringue just holds stiff peaks.
  • Pour lemon custard into shell and spread meringue on top, covering filling completely and sealing it to pastry; draw meringue up into peaks and bake pie in middle of oven until meringue is golden, about 15 minutes; cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 114.7, Sodium 113.3, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 38, Protein 3.8

Adil Durrani
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This lemon meringue pie recipe is a bit more involved than some of the others I've tried, but it's worth the effort. The filling is creamy and tart, and the meringue is light and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Manage Chathuranga
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I've made this lemon meringue pie several times now, and it's always a success. The crust is flaky, the filling is creamy and tangy, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Amanda Knight
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This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet meringue.


Nnaji Cisse
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meringue didn't turn out right. It was too runny. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Nadim bro
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This lemon meringue pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best lemon meringue pie he's ever had.


Wap Queen
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I'm not a huge 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 not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


rohidul islam
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This lemon meringue pie was amazing! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was tart and sweet, and the meringue was fluffy and toasted. It was the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Alexa Annal
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I love this lemon meringue pie recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. The filling is creamy and tangy, and the meringue is light and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Othandwayo Othandwayo
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This was my first time making lemon meringue pie, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pie was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jackson Eaves
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I've made this lemon meringue pie several times now, and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky, the filling is creamy and tangy, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


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


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