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Lemon Meringue Pie

Delightful Lemon Meringue Pie with Dreamy Fluffy Topping

A classic Lemon Meringue Pie that combines zesty lemon filling with a fluffy meringue topping, perfect for any dessert occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Can substitute with evaporated milk for a lighter option
  • 3 Egg Yolks Ensure no whites are mixed in
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Optional but recommended
For the Meringue Topping
  • 3 Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Must be fully dissolved
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Pan or Pie Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meringue Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a food processor, add melted butter, press into the pan, and bake for about 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks, then gradually blend in lemon juice and zest. Pour onto cooled crust.
  4. Bake filling for 15-18 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Beat egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt over simmering water to dissolve sugar, then whip to stiff peaks.
  6. Spread meringue over chilled lemon filling, creating peaks for visual appeal.
  7. Toast meringue peaks using a kitchen torch or broil briefly until golden brown.
  8. Cool slightly before serving. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and ensure egg whites are at room temperature before whipping. Prevent weeping by adding meringue close to serving time.

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