LEMON PIE IN MERINGUE SHELL
A delicious and different dessert, this lemon pie is a part of all our family's special occasions. Typically, I prepare it the day before and refrigerate overnight. Still, its sunny yellow filling and creamy topping make me want to dive right in.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice and zest, salt and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature without stirring. , Fold half of the whipped cream into lemon filling; spread into meringue shell. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Biplove Chy
[email protected]This is the best lemon pie I've ever had. The meringue shell is so light and fluffy, and the lemon filling is perfectly tart.
Murshad Kayani
[email protected]This pie is my new favorite dessert! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Rina Begum
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for special occasions.
Jessica Griego
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The meringue shell collapsed and the lemon filling was too runny.
REBECCA SAILAS
[email protected]The meringue shell didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked, but the lemon filling was delicious.
Samuel thiongo
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try adding a bit more sugar next time.
Abenezer Abu
[email protected]I love how this pie is both sweet and tart. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Draco joker27
[email protected]The meringue shell was a bit tricky to make, but it was worth the effort. The pie was absolutely delicious.
Amazing Mood
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried it!
Okereke Ijeoma
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but this pie changed my mind. The meringue shell was so light and fluffy, and the lemon filling was perfectly balanced.
Deshaye Miller
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of the sweet meringue shell and the tangy lemon filling.
Absarhasan Absarhasan
[email protected]I've tried many lemon pie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The meringue shell adds a unique and delicious twist to the classic dish.
MA production sabbir
[email protected]This lemon pie in meringue shell was a delightful treat! The meringue shell was perfectly crispy and light, while the lemon filling was tart and tangy. The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine.