Here’s a classic Lemon Meringue Pie recipe—tangy, sweet, and topped with fluffy meringue 🍋🥧
🍋 Lemon Meringue Pie
🧾 Ingredients (9-inch pie)
For the crust:
- 1 pre-made or homemade 9-inch pie crust
For the lemon filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cups water
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 large egg yolks (beaten)
For the meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prebake the crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the pie crust according to package instructions or your homemade recipe. Let cool.
2. Make the lemon filling
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat until mixture starts to thicken.
- Stir in butter.
- Slowly whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then return all to the pan.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust.
3. Make the meringue
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Beat in vanilla extract.
4. Top the pie
- Spread meringue over the hot lemon filling, sealing edges to prevent shrinking.
5. Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
6. Cool and serve
- Let the pie cool at room temperature, then refrigerate 2–3 hours to set before slicing.
💡 Tips
- Prevent weeping: Spread meringue over hot filling and seal to the edges of the crust.
- Egg whites: Make sure the bowl and beaters are clean and free of yolk.
- Flavor twist: Add a bit of lime juice for a zesty variation.
🍽️ Variations
- Mini lemon meringue pies: Use tart shells or ramekins for individual servings.
- Sugar-free: Substitute sugar with erythritol or another sweetener for low-sugar versions.
- Coconut meringue: Sprinkle shredded coconut on top before baking.
I can also give a quick no-bake lemon meringue pie version that’s ready in under 30 minutes but still fluffy and tangy 🍋✨.
Do you want me to do that?
