BUTTERMILK LEMON MERINGUE PIE
For lemon lovers everywhere, this wonderful pie with a little extra tang beats the usual lemon meringue every time, no contest. Compliments roll in whenever I serve it. -Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in buttermilk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour hot filling into pastry shell., For meringue, in a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to crust., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Will Breadon
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is tart and creamy. The meringue is a little too thick for my liking, but it's still delicious.
Reia Gunness
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was tart and sweet, and the meringue was perfectly toasted. It was the perfect pie for a special occasion.
Paul Fernandez
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the meringue is so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Purna Galden
[email protected]This pie was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was too runny. The meringue was also a little too sweet. I won't be making this recipe again.
Oware Danny
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon meringue pie, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was tart and sweet, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely make it again.
Chaudhry Nasir
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and golden brown, the filling was tart and creamy, and the meringue was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Kyleigh Terrell
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is tart and creamy. The meringue is a little too thick for my liking, but it's still delicious.
Kenniel Lopez
[email protected]I love this pie! The buttermilk adds a unique flavor to the filling that I really enjoy. The meringue is also perfect - crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Charlie Plummer
[email protected]This pie is absolutely stunning. The crust is golden brown and flaky, the filling is smooth and creamy, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. It's the perfect pie for a special occasion.
Simon Rodriguez
[email protected]This pie was a disaster. The crust was raw, the filling was runny, and the meringue was rubbery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sebika Akter
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon meringue pie, but this one was really good. The crust was nice and flaky, the filling was tart and sweet, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely make it again.
Phuleshwar Yadav
[email protected]This pie is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth it. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is tart and sweet, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. I highly recommend it for a special occasion.
Bhupendra Rimal
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I especially liked the buttermilk in the filling. It gave the pie a really unique flavor.
Md Muna
[email protected]This pie was a bit of a letdown. The crust was soggy and the filling was too runny. The meringue was also a little too sweet. I won't be making this recipe again.
Sithathu Dibela
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. The crust was golden brown and flaky, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The meringue was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's just a matter of personal preference.
Martin E Donnelly
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the meringue is so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Lamia Hawladar
[email protected]I've made this pie three times now and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is tart and sweet, and the meringue is light and fluffy. I highly recommend it!
apurbo nova
[email protected]This is my new go-to lemon meringue pie recipe. The buttermilk adds a richness and tang that takes this pie to the next level. And the meringue is simply divine - perfectly crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside.