LEMON PIE IN MERINGUE SHELL
A delicious and different dessert, this lemon pie is a part of all our family's special occasions. Typically, I prepare it the day before and refrigerate overnight. Still, its sunny yellow filling and creamy topping make me want to dive right in.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice and zest, salt and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature without stirring. , Fold half of the whipped cream into lemon filling; spread into meringue shell. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Botshelo Amogelang
[email protected]This is the best lemon pie I've ever had! The filling is creamy and tart, and the meringue shell is crispy and light. I highly recommend this recipe.
op adeel
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this pie. It was easy to make and it tasted great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Helen Willis
[email protected]The meringue shell was a bit too soft. I think I'll try baking it for a few minutes longer next time.
Dipa Paul
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more sugar next time.
MUDEEL AGYEMANG
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of meringue. But I'm so glad I did! The meringue shell was crispy and the filling was creamy and tart. It was the perfect pie.
MD sopono Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making a lemon pie and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pie was delicious.
Rhoda Atieno
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Ella Gard
[email protected]This pie was absolutely delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Felix Nation
[email protected]The filling was perfect - tart and creamy. But the meringue shell was a bit too soft. I think I'll try baking it for a few minutes longer next time.
Mahmmad Shahzaid
[email protected]This pie was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Subham Kamat
[email protected]I've never made a meringue shell before, but this recipe made it easy. The pie turned out beautifully and tasted even better.
Mike White
[email protected]This lemon pie was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the tangy filling and the crispy meringue shell. I'll definitely be making this again.