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Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie: A Zesty Twist on a Classic Dessert

This Lemon Meringue Pie brings a zesty twist to a classic dessert, balancing sweet and tart flavors with a fluffy meringue topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 recipe Dough for single-crust pie Feel free to use a pre-made crust for convenience.
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 cup sugar You can reduce this for a less sweet pie.
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch Do not substitute with flour.
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Adds stability to the filling.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
  • 2 cups water Base for the lemon filling.
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten Adds richness.
  • 1 tablespoon butter Provides creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Use fresh juice for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Enhances lemon flavor.
For the Meringue
  • 3 large egg whites Ensure no yolk particles are present.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Stabilizes the egg whites.
  • 1/2 cup sugar Sweetens the meringue.

Equipment

  • pie plate
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meringue Pie
  1. Prepare the pie crust by rolling out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness, transfer it to a pie plate, trim excess, flute the edges, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), line the crust with foil, fill with pie weights, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in water and cook over medium heat until thick and bubbling, about 8-10 minutes. Stir for another 2 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, beat egg yolks until smooth. Temper yolks by mixing in about a cup of hot lemon mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan, bring to a boil, and stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest until combined.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks are achieved.
  6. Pour lemon filling into the cooled crust, dollop meringue over the filling, create peaks and swirls, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12-15 minutes until meringue is golden brown.
  7. Let the pie cool at room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate leftovers loosely covered for up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, always use freshly squeezed lemon juice and ensure utensils are grease-free to maximize meringue volume.

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