Easy lemon meringue pie

Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States and is a popular dessert in American and British cuisines.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Easy lemon meringue pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pie crust
• 0.5 cup Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 4 large Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pie crust, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Press the mixture into a pie dish.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
4. Bake the pie for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
5. In the meantime, prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
6. In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
7. Remove the pie from the oven and spread the cornstarch mixture over the filling.
8. Spoon the meringue over the pie, making sure to seal the edges.
9. Bake the pie for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

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.