A Lemon Meringue Pie is one of those ageless desserts that marries the tangy taste lemons with fluffy meringue. The one with promises of sunshine for any and every table. It is perfect for a family gathering, or just as sweet treat at home that everyone will love it!
Why Make This Recipe
Lemon Meringue Pie (you know you want to) — it's tasty, cool and pretty simple too. If you love fresh lemons- this is the ice cream for you- perfect day brightener! And, well tart lemon filling with sweet meringue pretty much steals the show when it comes to dessert. When you make it, you will want to do so again and again!
Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Here’s how you can make this tasty dessert from scratch!
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup of lemon juice (freshly Squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions:
- Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in water. Cook and STIR CONSTANTLY over med heat until thick.
- Combine egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl. Gradually whisk some of the hot mixture into egg yolks to temper, then return all to saucepan.
- Cook 2 minutes more until filling is thick. Add lemon zest and butter.
- Fill a pre-baked pie crust with the filling.
- Using the bowl of your stand mixer, whip egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Beat until stiff, slowly adding sugar.
- Grate a mound of meringue over the lemon, making sure to reach right to the edges so that it sticks across its entirety.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until meringue is golden.
- Allow to cool, and then chill in the refrigerator before serving.
