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Lemon Meringue Pie

Delightful Lemon Meringue Pie for Sweet, Sunny Days

This Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic dessert that embodies summer with its zesty filling, airy meringue, and buttery crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 58 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs can substitute with Oreos
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar brown sugar can be used for caramel flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt omit if watching sodium
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter can use margarine
Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk essential for creamy texture
  • 4 large Egg Yolks for a vegan option, use flax eggs
  • 0.5 cups Lemon Juice use freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest optional but recommended
Meringue Topping
  • 4 large Egg Whites aquafaba is a vegan alternative
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cream of Tartar can omit but texture may vary
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar adds sweetness to meringue
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract can be interesting

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • double boiler
  • Baking pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse together graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until resembling wet sand. Press into the baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks together, then add lemon juice and zest. Pour over the cooled crust.
  4. Bake the filling for 15-18 minutes until edges set but center is jiggly.
  5. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. Combine egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar in a double boiler, whisking until reaching 140°F. Remove and whip until stiff peaks, adding vanilla extract.
  7. Spread the meringue over the lemon filling and seal edges. Optional: toast meringue with a kitchen torch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all utensils are grease-free for perfect meringue. Chill overnight for best results.

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