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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

A classic dessert with a tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter cold and cubed
  • 2-3 tablespoon cold water

Filling

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 egg yolks beaten
  • ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Meringue

  • 4 egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and butter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually until dough forms. Press into pie dish and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
  3. 3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute.
  4. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Return to heat and cook for 2 minutes. Pour into baked pie crust.
  5. 5. For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
  6. 6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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