Lemon Meringue Pie

August 14, 2020

Photo by Viana Boenzli

My lemon meringue pie recipe is absolutely irresistible. The flaky butter crust is filled with smooth tangy lemon deliciousness, then topped off with a gorgeous amount of fluffy, lightly sweet meringue.

Pie Crust:
2-1/2 c all-purpose flour ( sifted )
1 c unsalted butter ( cold, cut into pea-sized pieces )
1 tsp salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
A few Tbsp ice water
Vegetable shortening for greasing pie pan
Lemon Filling:
5 large egg yolks
1-1/4 c water
1-1/4 c granulated sugar
1/3 c plus 1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest
Meringue:
5 large egg whites ( at room temperature )
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Try it

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Nutritions

Calories
304

Sodium
334mg
13% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
51g
17% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 2g 12%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 11%

Monosaturated Fat 2g 18%

Cholesterol 191mg 64%

Sodium 334mg 13%

Potassium 179mg 5%

Protein 11g 23%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 13%

Sugar 1g 3%

Vitamin A 256IU 5%

Vitamin B6 0.71mg 35%

Vitamin C 14mg 24%

Calcium 42mg 4%

Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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