DessertsMay 25, 2013
Calories
230
Sodium
117mg
4% DV
Fat
16g
26% DV
Protein
4g
8% DV
Carbs
21g
7% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
Luscious Lemon Meringue Pie
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A sweet & tart lemon filling in a buttery shortbread crust, topped with a slightly sweet, light and fluffy meringue. This pie is oh so luscious!
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For the Filling
1 c. sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, reserve the egg whites for the meringue
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, approximately the rind of one (1) lemon
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice (approximately the juice of two (2) lemons
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
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For the Crust
6 tablespoons butter, very cold
3/4 cup unbleached or all-purpose flour
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For the Meringue
3 large egg whites
6 tablespoons confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 c. sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, reserve the egg whites for the meringue
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, approximately the rind of one (1) lemon
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice (approximately the juice of two (2) lemons
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
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For the Crust
6 tablespoons butter, very cold
3/4 cup unbleached or all-purpose flour
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For the Meringue
3 large egg whites
6 tablespoons confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a saucepan mix the first 5 ingredients.
Stir in lemon juice.
Slowly add the boiling water and stir constantly over medium-high heat, cook until thickened.
Remove the pan from heat, add the butter and...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
230
Sodium
117mg
4% DV
Fat
16g
26% DV
Protein
4g
8% DV
Carbs
21g
7% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat10g51%
Polysaturated Fat1g9%
Monosaturated Fat5g32%
Cholesterol117mg39%
Sodium117mg4%
Potassium211mg6%
Protein4g8%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g9%
Sugar9g19%
Vitamin A549IU10%
Vitamin B60.6300000000000001mg31%
Vitamin C56mg94%
Calcium52mg5%
Iron0.8200000000000001mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.