Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

July 30, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

Lemon meringue pie is a classic dessert that is made with a tart lemon filling, a sweet meringue topping, and a crunchy graham cracker crust. This pie is bright and flavorful, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepped ahead of time so that it is ready to go when it’s time to serve.

This recipe calls for a store-bought graham cracker crust, but if you prefer to make your own, it can easily be done. Just combine 2 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs with 1/3 cup of melted butter and ¼ cup of sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate, then bake it in a 350-degree oven for 8 minutes. Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling.

Ingredients

For the filling:

1 9-inch graham cracker crust
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

For the meringue:

4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar

Instructions

To make the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, and salt until well combined. Whisk in the lemon juice, melted butter, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.

To make the meringue: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, a little at a time, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the top of the filling, making sure to cover all of the edges. Bake the pie for 20-25 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown. Let the pie cool completely before serving.

Equipment

9-inch pie plate
Whisk
Bowls
Electric mixer
Spatula
Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

This pie can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.