LEMON MERINGUE PIE III
Wonderful lemon meringue pie from one of our local restaurants.
Provided by Rhonda
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water in a heavy saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/3 cup water to make a smooth paste. Gradually whisk into boiling sugar mixture. Boil mixture until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into hot sugar mixture. Return pan to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon rind and butter or margarine. Place mixture in refrigerator and cool until just lukewarm.
- In a large glass or metal bowl, combine egg whites and salt. Whip until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar while continuing to whip. Beat until whites form stiff peaks. Stir about 3/4 cup of meringue into lukewarm filling. Spoon filling into baked pastry shell. Cover pie with remaining meringue.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until meringue is slightly brown. Cool on a rack at for at least 1 hour before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 104.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 386.5 mg, Sugar 51.2 g
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Raheel Malik
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The meringue never browned and the filling was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Segametsi Zachariah
[email protected]The pie crust was a bit soggy, but the filling and meringue were delicious. I'll try again with a different crust recipe.
Shafiq Gujjar
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best lemon meringue pie he's ever had.
Bappy Chaudhary
[email protected]This is the perfect summer pie! The lemon filling is refreshing and tart, and the meringue topping is light and fluffy. I love that this recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.
Md Abusaied
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon meringue pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was tart and tangy, and the meringue was perfectly browned and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this pie again!
SoniyaAkter Priya
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pie was a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved the creamy lemon filling and the fluffy meringue topping.
Babar King
[email protected]This is the best lemon meringue pie I've ever had! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and tart. The meringue was perfectly browned and added a delicious sweetness to the pie. I will definitely be making this pie again!
Godd Howard was here
[email protected]This pie was so good, I ate two pieces in one sitting! The lemon filling was tart and refreshing, and the meringue was sweet and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rosemary Masitabua
[email protected]5 stars! This lemon meringue pie is a winner. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and tart. The meringue is perfectly browned and adds a delicious sweetness to the pie.
Alamin Dalhatu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! The lemon filling was perfectly balanced and the meringue was light and airy. Definitely a new favorite!
Janu Two
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the pie came out perfect. The lemon filling was tart and tangy, and the meringue was fluffy and light. A classic dessert that everyone will love!
Josephine Parra
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the delicious filling and the perfect meringue topping. Definitely a keeper recipe!
Avish Tulsi
[email protected]The lemon meringue pie turned out amazing! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. My family loved it!
Lerato Mosadi
[email protected]This lemon meringue pie recipe was a delight! The filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I especially appreciated the detailed instructions, which made the process easy to follow. 10/10, would definitely recommen