Up-Side Down Lemon Meringue Pie (Lemon Clouds)
Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 175 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Up-Side Down Lemon Meringue Pie (Lemon Clouds)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
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In a saucepan, combine the juice and zest of 2 lemons, sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add the lemon mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
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Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until it thickens further. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
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Pour the lemon filling into the pie crust.
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In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and salt until soft peaks form.
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Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
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Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
