Description
This Lemon Meringue Pie features a buttery crust and a creamy, zesty lemon filling topped with fluffy meringue, making it a perfect homemade dessert for gatherings or as a sweet treat after dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 All Butter Pie Crust, pre-baked and cooled (or a pre-made crust from a pack of two or frozen)
- 1 ½ cups (355ml) water
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons (40g) cornstarch
- ½ cup (118ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs yolks
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter
- 4 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and place the crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Partially blind bake the crust by poking holes in the bottom, lining it with parchment paper, and filling it with dried beans or pie weights. Bake for about 10-20 minutes based on the crust type, then remove parchment and weights.
- Lower the oven temperature to 300°F.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together water, sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium-low heat until thick and bubbly.
- Place egg yolks in a bowl and whisk gently. Pour half of the lemon mixture into the yolks while whisking, then return the mixture to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
- Strain the mixture and pour it into the prepared pie crust, covering it with plastic wrap to keep warm.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, ensuring it touches the crust. Bake for 30 minutes until browned. Cool for an hour, then chill for at least 5 hours before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the meringue touches the crust to prevent shrinking during baking.
Chill the pie well for the best texture when slicing.
Using fresh lemon juice will enhance the flavor of the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg