Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Ready to serve drama with a side of sweetness? Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe delivers bold citrus attitude topped with fluffy cloud perfection. You get crisp crust, silky curd, and golden peaks. It looks delicate, yet commands attention instantly. One slice whispers elegance. The second slice screams indulgence. Fresh lemon juice brightens every luscious bite beautifully. Toasted meringue adds flair worthy of applause. Bake it once, and suddenly you own dessert night forever.
Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe combines a flaky pie crust, tangy lemon custard filling, and airy toasted meringue topping baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place crust in pie dish.
- Whisk 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook until mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Whisk egg yolks in separate bowl.
- Slowly add small amount of hot mixture into yolks, stirring constantly.
- Pour yolk mixture back into saucepan. Cook 2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and butter.
- Pour hot filling into baked crust evenly.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add ½ cup sugar while beating to stiff peaks.
- Mix in vanilla extract gently.
- Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until top turns golden.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 340Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g Vitamins & Minerals (Approximate % per serving):
Vitamin A: 8%
Vitamin C: 12%
Calcium: 2%
Iron: 6%
Phosphorus: 7%
Additional Notes & Flavor Tips
- Spread meringue over warm filling to prevent shrinking.
- Seal topping completely to crust edges.
- Use fresh citrus for brighter flavor.
- Avoid overbaking to keep peaks soft inside.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner presentation.
