Lemon Meringue Pie Once Upon a Chef from www.onceuponachef.com
Introduction
Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It has a delicious tangy lemon filling and a fluffy meringue topping. This recipe is easy to make and will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
For the filling:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
For the meringue:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Crust
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. 3. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure it covers the bottom and sides evenly. 4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling
1. In a saucepan, mix together the sugar and cornstarch. 2. Gradually stir in the water until the mixture is smooth. 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. 4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. 5. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks and then stir in a small amount of the hot mixture. 6. Gradually stir the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan. 7. Add the lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest to the saucepan. 8. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 9. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
Meringue
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. 2. Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form. 3. Spread the meringue over the filling, making sure it covers the entire surface and touches the edges of the crust. 4. Use a spatula to create peaks on the meringue.
Bake
1. Bake the pie for 10-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. 2. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 350
Protein: 3g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 180mg
Conclusion
This Lemon Meringue Pie recipe is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping are the perfect combination. Serve it at your next gathering and watch it disappear!
