Description
Indulgent lemon meringue pie bliss delivers a perfect balance of tangy citrus and sweet pillowy meringue. Silky custard nestled in a buttery crust promises a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 9-inch pie crust (baked)
Filling Components:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups water
Meringue Stabilizers:
- 5 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, flour, water, lemon juice, and zest over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture transforms into a thick, glossy consistency.
- Remove from heat and incorporate butter and egg yolks, whisking until the filling becomes silky and uniform.
- Transfer the vibrant lemon filling into the pre-baked pie shell, allowing it to settle and chill completely.
- Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until they form soft, billowy peaks.
- Gradually introduce sugar and cream of tartar, continuing to beat until the meringue develops stiff, glossy peaks that hold their shape.
- Carefully spread the cloud-like meringue across the chilled lemon filling, making sure to create a complete seal that touches the crust’s edges.
- Position the pie under the broiler at low temperature (around 350°F) and monitor closely, rotating to ensure even golden-brown caramelization of the meringue’s surface.
- Allow the pie to cool for approximately 30 minutes, enabling the filling to set and the meringue to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Spread the meringue all the way to the pie crust edges, touching the sides to prevent shrinking and create a beautiful seal.
- Add cream of tartar and beat egg whites slowly to stabilize the meringue and prevent liquid separation.
- Dip your knife in hot water and wipe clean between cuts to get smooth, clean slices through the delicate meringue layer.
- Swap traditional pie crust with an almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker crust for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg