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Judy John

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.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust:
  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
For the Lemon Filling:
  • 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup 30 g cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups 360 ml water
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup 120 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Meringue Topping:
  • 4 large egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place crust in pie dish.
  2. Whisk 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan.
  3. Gradually add 1 ½ cups water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook until mixture thickens and bubbles.
  5. Whisk egg yolks in separate bowl.
  6. Slowly add small amount of hot mixture into yolks, stirring constantly.
  7. Pour yolk mixture back into saucepan. Cook 2 minutes more.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and butter.
  9. Pour hot filling into baked crust evenly.
  10. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  11. Gradually add ½ cup sugar while beating to stiff peaks.
  12. Mix in vanilla extract gently.
  13. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges.
  14. Bake 12–15 minutes until top turns golden.
  15. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 340
Total 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.
Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe delivers classic elegance with a bold citrus twist and irresistible texture contrast.