Irresistible Lemon Meringue Pie in 3 Foolproof Steps
A classic dessert with a tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie crust
- 3 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Beat egg yolks in a small bowl. Gradually whisk 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture into yolks.
- Return yolk mixture to saucepan. Cook 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest. Pour into pie crust.
- Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edges.
- Bake 15 minutes or until meringue is golden.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
- Cool pie completely before slicing
- Store leftovers in refrigerator
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg