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Lemon Meringue Pie

A classic dessert featuring a tangy lemon filling topped with fluffy meringue.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoons cold water
Filling
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large egg yolks beaten
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
Meringue
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and sugar until crumbly. Add egg yolk and cold water, mix until dough forms. Roll out and place in pie dish.
Make the Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in beaten egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest. Add butter and mix well.
Prepare the Meringue
  1. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the lemon filling into the crust. Spread the meringue over the filling, sealing the edges. Bake for 10-15 minutes until meringue is golden. Cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the pie cool completely for best results before slicing.

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