Lemon Meringue Brownie Pie

Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century and has since become a popular dessert worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon Meringue Brownie Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Brownie Mix
• 6 tablespoon Butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and spread it evenly in a greased pie dish.
2. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and water. Return to heat and cook until thickened.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold the lemon mixture into the beaten egg whites. Pour the mixture over the brownie base in the pie dish.
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Let it cool for 1 hour.
6. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the mixture over the cooled pie.
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

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.