Desperate Housewives Secret Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It gained popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, becoming a classic American dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Desperate Housewives Secret Lemon Meringue Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pie Crust
• 1 cup Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 4 unit Egg Yolks
• 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 4 unit Egg Whites
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the pie crust, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and cream of tartar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
6. Remove the pie from the oven and spread the meringue mixture over the top, making sure to seal the edges.
7. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for 2 hours.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
10. Enjoy your Desperate Housewives Secret Lemon Meringue Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.