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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
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A delightful Lemon Meringue Pie recipe that balances the zesty tang of lemon with a light, fluffy meringue topping, all nestled in a flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water

For the Lemon Filling:

  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter

For the Meringue:

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: Start with the base. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough holds together. Form into a disk, chill, roll out and fit into a pie plate. Blind bake.
  2. Prepare the Lemon Filling: Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Cook until thickened. Beat egg yolks, mix with hot mixture, return to pan, add lemon juice, zest, and butter. Pour into crust.
  3. Whip Up the Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over lemon filling.
  4. Bake It Beautiful: Bake at 350°F (175°C) until meringue is golden. Cool for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overbeat the meringue, or it may weep.
  • For easier slicing, dip the knife in hot water before cutting the pie.

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Keywords: Lemon Meringue Pie, Dessert, Pie Recipe, Lemon Pie

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