Easiest Lemon Meringue Pie Recipes

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MY MOM'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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This is my mother's lemon meringue pie recipe and it is one of my all time favorite desserts. You can add a bit more lemon zest if you want it to be more tart! Don't let pie cool before putting on meringue.

Provided by CollinW

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 refrigerated pie crust
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs, separated
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Press pie crust into a pie plate.
  • Mix sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a bowl; pour into pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Five minutes before pie is done, beat egg whites and cream of tartar together in a bowl using an electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Slowly add sugar to egg white mixture and continue beating until meringue forms stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pie from oven and increase temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread meringue onto warm pie, making sure meringue goes all the way to the edges creating a seal. Using the back of a spoon, dab the meringue and pull up, creating peaks across the pie.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature for 1 hour and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 205.6 mg, Sugar 39.7 g

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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This is a very fun recipe to follow, because Grandma makes it sweet and simple. This pie is thickened with cornstarch and flour in addition to egg yolks, and contains no milk.

Provided by Emilie S.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
  • To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

THE BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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It's the stuff of dreams: a classic sweet and tart dessert with a foolproof meringue topping that won't weep! We use mostly butter in our from-scratch pie dough, but also add a little vegetable shortening as well - we found that this combination creates a crust that is both tender and flaky.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 9h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
6 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 to 6 tablespoons ice water
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice plus 2 teaspoons gently packed lemon zest
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
5 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch fine salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the pie crust: Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, salt and vinegar in a food processor until the mixture looks like damp sand, about 10 pulses. Add the butter and pulse until you can still see large pea-sized pieces. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 3 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pinched. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and dump the dough onto the plastic. Using the edges of the plastic, press the dough into a disc. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and preferably overnight. (Freeze up to 2 months.)
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 13-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing the dough into the edges and letting the excess dough drape over the sides. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Trim any excess dough with a paring knife and crimp the edges decoratively or press them down with the tines of a fork. Prick the dough on the bottom all over with a fork. Place a sheet of parchment paper inside the dough and fill with pie weights or uncooked rice or beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment and weights and bake until the crust is deep golden brown on the edges and lightly golden in the center, 10 to 12 minutes more. Let the crust cool to room temperature.
  • For the filling: Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the lemon juice and 1 1/2 cups water and whisk to combine. Whisk the egg yolks in a separate medium bowl. Place the sugar mixture over medium heat and cook, continuing to gently whisk, until the mixture begins to bubble and is extremely thick. Temper the eggs yolks by slowly adding half of the hot sugar mixture to the yolks while constantly whisking. Add the tempered yolks to the saucepan and return to the heat. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest until completely melted and incorporated. Pour the filling directly into the pie crust and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface of the filling (see Cook's Note). Refrigerate while you make the meringue.
  • For the meringue: Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment along with the sugar, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk together to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture feels hot to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and add the vanilla. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the pie and gently mound the meringue on top of the filling. Use an offset spatula to make sure the meringue completely covers the filling and meets the crust all around the edges. (This will seal in the filling and help prevent weeping.) Use the offset spatula to create swirls and peaks in the meringue. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broil in the oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on the meringue if broiling, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate the pie until the filling is completely cool and set, about 4 hours.

MARTHA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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Zest and juice plump lemons to make a curd that fills this classic lemon meringue pie. The tart lemon filling paired with pillows of soft meringue are a guaranteed hit no matter where you take this pie -- even if it's just a weeknight dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Homemade or store-bought pie crust
Easy Lemon Curd
1 cup cold water
1/4 cup cornstartch
8 large eggs, whites only
2/3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fit a homemade or store-bought pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate; line crust with parchment paper and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Carefully lift and remove paper with pie weights and let crust cool.
  • Prepare Lemon Curd through step 1. Whisk together 1 cup cold water and 1/4 cup cornstarch add to lemon mixture along with butter in step 2 and continue as directed. Do not chill curd; pour directly into cooled crust and smooth top. Refrigerate until chilled and set, 3 hours (or up to 1 day).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine egg whites, sugar and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Pile meringue on pie, making sure it touches the crust all around. Bake until meringue begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 g, Fat 24 g, Protein 7 g

WORLD'S BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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I grew up amid the citrus groves of Southern California in the '50s. On summer afternoons we kids would take a nap in the lemon grove, sun warming us, bees buzzing overhead. This pie tastes like my dreams there!

Provided by Larkabug

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups sugar
7 tablespoons cornstarch
1 dash salt
1 1/2 cups water
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 pie crust, baked
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt; blend in water.
  • Stir, while bringing to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return to hot mixture.
  • Bring to boiling and cook one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add lemon peel and butter.
  • Slowly stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice.
  • Cool to lukewarm; pour into cooled pastry crust.
  • MERINGUE:.
  • Beat egg whites with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to soft peaks.
  • Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form and ALL the sugar has dissolved (test with fingers).
  • Spread over filling, SEALING to edges of pastry to avoid shrinking.
  • Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
  • Cool pie thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2998.7, Fat 95.4, SaturatedFat 33.9, Cholesterol 559.1, Sodium 1499.6, Carbohydrate 517, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 378.3, Protein 29.8

CLASSIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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This is the one and only lemon meringue pie recipe you'll ever need. The flaky and tender from-scratch crust is worth the effort. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 to 3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
MERINGUE:
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
4 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add 3 tablespoons cold water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and lemon zest. Gradually stir in lemon juice just until combined. Pour into the crust., For meringue, in a saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cold water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is clear. Transfer to a bowl; cool., Beat egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat in cornstarch mixture on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edge to crust., Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ULTIMATE LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, Treat

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

175g plain flour
100g cold butter, cut in small pieces
1 tbsp icing sugar
1 egg yolk
2 level tbsp cornflour
100g golden caster sugar
2 large lemons, zested
125ml fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)
1 small orange, juiced
85g butter, cut into pieces
3 egg yolks and 1 whole egg
4 egg whites, room temperature
200g golden caster sugar
2 tsp cornflour

Steps:

  • For the pastry, put the plain flour, butter, icing sugar, egg yolk (save the white for the meringue) and 1 tbsp cold water into a food processor. Pulse until the mix starts to bind - make sure the mix is not overworked.
  • Tip the pastry onto a lightly floured surface, gather together until smooth, then roll out and line a 23 x 2.5cm loose-bottom fluted flan tin. Trim and neaten the edges. Press pastry into the flutes. The pastry is quite rich, so don't worry if it cracks, just press it back together. Prick the base with a fork, line with foil, shiny side down, and chill for 30 mins-1 hr (or overnight).
  • Put a baking sheet in the oven and heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bake the pastry case 'blind' (filled with dry beans) for 15 mins, then remove the foil and bake a further 5-8 mins until the pastry is pale golden and cooked. Set aside. Can be done a day ahead. Lower the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  • While the pastry bakes, prepare the filling. Mix the cornflour, golden caster sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Strain and stir in the lemon juice gradually. Make the orange juice up to 200ml with water and strain into the pan. Cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
  • Once the mixture bubbles, remove from the heat and beat in the butter until melted. Beat the egg yolks (save white for meringue) and the whole egg together, stir into the pan and return to a medium heat. Keep stirring vigorously for a few minutes, until the mixture thickens and plops from the spoon. (It will bubble, but doesn't curdle.) Take off the heat and set aside while you make the meringue.
  • Put the egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk to soft peaks, then add 100g of the golden caster sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking between each addition without overbeating. Whisk in the cornflour, then add the remaining 100g of sugar as before until smooth and thick.
  • Quickly reheat the filling and pour it into the pastry case. Immediately put spoonfuls of meringue around the edge of the filling (if you start in the middle, the meringue may sink), then spread so it just touches the pastry (this will anchor it and help stop it sliding). Pile the rest into the centre, spreading so it touches the surface of the hot filling (and starts to cook), then give it all a swirl.
  • Return to the oven for 18-20 mins until the meringue is crisp and slightly coloured. Let the pie sit in the tin for 30 mins, then remove and leave for at least another 30 mins-1 hr before slicing. Eat the same day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 41 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

JUST THE BEST AND EASIEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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I have made umpteen lemon pies in my past and many of them from scratch. However, I always go back to this one which starts with a lemon pie filling mix. The added lemon juice gives a very fresh flavor. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 ounce) box lemon pudding mix (Jello brand)
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups water
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1 baked 9-inch pie shell, cooled
use the cook and serve mix not instant pudding mix

Steps:

  • Combine pie filling mix, sugar and 1/4 cup of the water.
  • Blend in egg yolks and remaining water.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Blend in lemon juice and butter.
  • Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Pour in pie shell.
  • For meringue, beat egg whites until foamy.
  • Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar and beat until mixture forms stiff shiny peaks.
  • Spread meringue over pie filling being sure to seal to the edge of pie crust and bake at 425 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is browned.
  • Cool a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 104.6, Sodium 413, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 35.1, Protein 5

EXTRA-LEMONY MERINGUE PIE



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Made with a buttery lemon curd and topped with swirls of lemon zest-infused meringue, this pie is tangier and creamier than many others of its kind. You can make it with regular or Meyer lemons: The regular ones will be sharper and brighter; the Meyers, a little softer and fruitier. This pie is best served the day it's baked, though you can make the dough and filling up to five days in advance. The meringue, however, needs to be whipped up just before the pie is baked. Store leftovers in a sealed container at room temperature.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

All-purpose flour, for rolling out dough
Dough for 1 (9-inch)
4 egg yolks (save whites for the meringue)
1 large egg
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons/207 milliliters freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 4 to 6 regular or Meyer lemons)
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 3 to 4 lemons), plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust: On a lightly floured surface, and using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll pie dough into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan (not deep dish); fold the edges over and crimp them together. Prick crust all over with a fork and chill in freezer for 30 minutes until frozen. (Cover with plastic if freezing for longer than a few hours. Well wrapped, it will last in the freezer for up to a month.)
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line chilled crust with foil, fill with pie weights or dried rice, then bake for 12 minutes. Remove foil, lower oven temperature to 350 degrees, and bake until pale golden, 10 to 16 minutes longer. Transfer to a rack to cool while you prepare the filling. (Leave the oven on if baking the pie immediately.)
  • In a heavy saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, egg and sugar. Stir in lemon juice, zest and salt. Add pieces of butter and cook, whisking constantly, over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon, about 7 to 9 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should register 180 degrees. Inspect the filling: If you think there are any coagulated bits of egg, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  • Pour filling into pie crust and return to the oven to bake until filling is set (it should jiggle only slightly in the center), about 18 to 40 minutes. (Pies prepared in glass and ceramic dishes can take much longer to bake than those prepared in metal dishes. Don't give up: The curd will eventually set.) Remove pie from oven and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees for baking the meringue.
  • As the filling bakes, make the meringue: Fill a medium pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Using a large metal bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, vanilla, cream of tartar and salt. Set the bowl with the egg white mixture into the pot above the water, and whisk constantly by hand until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm (160 degrees on an instant thermometer) and has thickened and lightened in color, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bowl from heat.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-low speed and gradually increase speed to high, until mixture is thick and fluffy, and stiff peaks form, about 5 to 8 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in lemon zest. Mix with care to not deflate meringue: A few strokes should do it. Spread the meringue over the hot filling, making sure it meets the edges of the crust. Using a knife or spatula, swirl in a design, if you like, and bake until lightly browned, about 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely and top with more lemon zest before serving.

LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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I think of my grandmother every time I make this pie...it's a recipe she made often. Because of my husband's engineering job, we've lived in several states, and I've shared this recipe with lots of friends I've made over the years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing the filling., In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 additional minutes. Gradually stir in 1 cup of hot filling to egg yolks; return to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon juice and zest. Pour hot filling into pastry shell., For meringue, beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar in a bowl at medium speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff and glossy. Immediately spread over pie, sealing edges to pastry. , Bake until meringue is golden, 12-15 minutes. Cool. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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This adaptation of Alice Waters's lemon meringue pie came to the Times in a 1987 article in the Sunday magazine. It takes a little time, but your efforts will be rewarded with a spectacular centerpiece dessert to be proud of: a cloud of toasted meringue atop a pool of buttery and bright lemon curd in a light and flaky crust. If you can't find Meyer lemons, regular supermarket lemons will make a worthy substitute.

Provided by ALICE WATERS

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

Flaky pie crust, enough for a 9-inch shell (see recipe)
2 Meyer lemons or other large lemons
2 eggs
3 egg yolks
6 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons salted butter, cut in 3 pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in 3 pieces
3 egg whites, at warm room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare the shell. Roll the pastry into a 12-inch circle, 1/8-inch thick, and fit gently into the pan. Tri the edge a half-inch beyond the rim, fold under and crimp or pinch to make a decorative edge. Prick the bottom with a fork. Freeze the shell for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the filling. Grate the zest from the lemons into a small, noncorrodable bowl. Strain in the lemon juice, then press through as much lemon pulp as possible.
  • In a heavy, noncorrodable saucepan, beat the eggs, yolks and sugar until just mixed. Stir in the lemon juice and pulp, then the six tablespoons of butter.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, over low to medium heat, until the mixture comes together and thickens enough to coat a spoon. Remove from heat, allow to stand five minutes, then whisk briefly to smooth. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the frozen shell with aluminum foil, weight with beans or pie weights and bake for 20 minutes, or until set and dry looking. Remove the weights and foil, turn the heat down to 350 and continue baking until shell is golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool slightly, but leave the oven on.
  • Spread the prepared filling in the shell and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling is just set. Remove pie and turn oven to 375.
  • Make the meringue. Beat the egg whites until frothy, add the cream of tartar and continue beating until rounded peaks form. Beat in sugar and vanilla.
  • Spread the meringue over the filling, making sure it meets the edges of the crust to make a seal. Swirl in a design with a knife or spatula and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned.
  • Allow to cool completely, from one to two hours, but do not refrigerate.

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LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - SIMPLY RECIPES
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2022-04-26 Lemon Meringue Pie. Prep Time 25 mins. Cook Time 90 mins. Total Time 115 mins. Servings 8 servings. Eggs are easier to separate when cold. You'll want to use the egg whites when they are closer to room temperature. …
From simplyrecipes.com


LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - PILLSBURY.COM
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2021-06-25 1. Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in 2-quart …
From pillsbury.com


LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE | BON APPéTIT
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2019-10-15 Step 1. Whisk sugar, salt, and 2⅔ cups flour in a large bowl. Add butter and, using your fingers, smash each piece into a thin disk. Take your time doing this and don’t feel compelled to break ...
From bonappetit.com


LEMON MERINGUE PIE - ONCE UPON A CHEF
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Step 4: Assemble the Pie. Pour the lemon filling into the baked crust. Mound the meringue onto the wet lemon filling. Using a soup spoon, gently spread the meringue over the entire surface of the filling, making sure to go all the way to …
From onceuponachef.com


BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE | WHAT'S COOKIN' ITALIAN STYLE …
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2020-02-27 In a large industrial mixer using the beater whisk, set on high speed adding the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the tartar and sugar until stiff peaks form around 5 to 8 minutes. Pile the meringue onto the pie and put the …
From whatscookinitalianstylecuisine.com


BEST-EVER LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE | SOUTHERN LIVING
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Spoon into piecrust. Step 3. Prepare the Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with an electric mixer just until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 …
From southernliving.com


MARY BERRY'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - BBC FOOD
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Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. First make the pastry. Measure the flour and butter into a food processor and blend together until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the icing sugar ...
From bbc.co.uk


EASY LEMON MERINGUE PIE - OUR RECIPE WITH PHOTOS
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2016-04-22 Bake in a fan-assisted oven at 160°C (gas 3) for about 20 minutes. Do not stir or flip while baking. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking results. 10. For the crunchy biscuit base: Combine …
From meilleurduchef.com


FOOLPROOF LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE | MYRECIPES
Step 2. Set pan over medium-high heat and stir with a flexible spatula until mixture boils, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir filling 1 minute more. Step 3. Pour filling into pie …
From myrecipes.com


HOMEMADE LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE | THE RECIPE CRITIC
2021-03-31 Add water, lemon juice, and the sugar/cornstarch mixture, stir to make sure the cornstarch dissolves. Add the egg yolks and cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it …
From therecipecritic.com


THE BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE CLASSIC RECIPE - CRAFTING A FAMILY
2020-07-01 Add the 2 and 1/4 cups of water and stir with a whisk to remove any lumps. Bring to a full boil stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Cover …
From craftingafamily.com


EASY LEMON MERINGUE PIE - THE ENDLESS MEAL®
2013-09-22 Lemon Filling. Combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in a medium-sized pot. Gradually add 1 ½ cups of water, whisking until smooth. Cook, whisking occasionally, over …
From theendlessmeal.com


BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE - EASY DESSERT RECIPES
2021-05-27 Start by blind baking the crust. Bake 12-15 minutes at 425°F. To make the lemon filling, start by adding cornstarch, water, sugar, lemon juice and zest into a small pot. Cook …
From easydessertrecipes.com


20 LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPES (ALL TYPES) - HOME STRATOSPHERE
2022-06-24 This is a sweet and simple lemon meringue pie recipe. This lemon meringue pie is thickened with cornstarch, flour, and egg yolks. This recipe does not require milk. It takes …
From homestratosphere.com


LEMON MERINGUE PIE - JUST LIKE GRANDMA'S - THE DELICIOUS SPOON
2020-04-14 Preheat oven to 425 F. In a large cup add cold water, vinegar and egg and beat lightly. In a large bowl add pastry flour, salt and lard. Use pastry cutter or two knifes held in …
From thedeliciousspoon.com


CLASSIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE - KING ARTHUR BAKING
Remove it from the oven. Reduce the oven heat to 400°F. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. To make the filling: Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in the water. …
From kingarthurbaking.com


PERFECT LEMON MERINGUE PIE: RELOADED RECIPE | ALTON BROWN
Whisk in the butter, a few cubes at a time, until smooth. Pour into the cooled pie shell. Let cool completely before making the meringue, 2 to 3 hours. When the filling has cooled and set, …
From altonbrown.com


BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - THE PIONEER WOMAN
2021-05-19 For the crust: Preheat the oven to 400˚. Roll 1 ball of pie dough into a 13-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer the crust to a 9-inch pie plate. Tuck the edges of the crust …
From thepioneerwoman.com


LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE ... BEST PIE EVER - MYFOODCHANNEL
2018-06-16 In a small saucepan add 1 Tbsp of cornstarch, 2 Tbsp sugar, and ½ cup water. Mix the three ingredients well and on the stovetop heat over medium heat, stirring until the mixture …
From myfoodchannel.com


BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE: MY GRANDMA'S CREAMY LEMON …
2022-07-03 Some semifreddo recipes use eggs to create a fluffy, frozen mousse-like texture. Instead, this version comes together more like a no-churn ice cream, with yogurt or labneh …
From flipboard.com


BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - CTV
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line the chilled pie shell with tin foil and fill the foil with dried beans, raw rice or pie weights. Bake the pie shell for 20 minutes, then carefully remove the foil and …
From more.ctv.ca


EASY BAKE LEMON MERINGUE PIE - INTHEMIDNIGHTKITCHEN
2021-12-07 Pastry. Preheat your oven to 175C/350F. In a food processor combine the flour and icing sugar and blend till combined. Add in the cubed butter in three stages, once you reach a …
From inthemidnightkitchen.com


BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - WHERE IS MY SPOON
2018-11-22 Whisk egg whites: Place the 4 reserved egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk until you get soft peaks. Add about ½ of the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, then whisk in the …
From whereismyspoon.co


EASY LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE WITH LEMON PUDDING
2021-07-25 3 Egg Whites. ⅓ C Sugar. Beat 3 egg whites in large bowl with mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually beat in ⅓ cup sugar until stiff peaks for, The meringue best part of the …
From thecraftyblogstalker.com


CLASSIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE - BROWN EYED BAKER
2021-11-04 Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks together; set aside. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the water, sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice, and lemon …
From browneyedbaker.com


LEMON MERINGUE PIE WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST RECIPE
2021-07-22 Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch pie dish. Bake the crust for 8 to 12 minutes or until it is set. Remove the pie crust from the oven …
From thespruceeats.com


THE BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE | EASY & FOOL PROOF
2021-12-18 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly. (12 graham crackers crushed, 6 tbs unsalted butter, 2 tbs …
From atablefullofjoy.com


BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - COUCOUCAKE
2022-03-04 Squeeze out the lemons and finely grate off the zest of an organic lemon. Boil 350ml / 1 ½ cups milk and separately mix the remaining milk with egg yolks, sugar and …
From coucoucake.com


BEST ANNA OLSON'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPES - FOOD NETWORK …
2013-09-13 Step 4. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line the chilled pie shell with tin foil and fill the foil with dried beans, raw rice or pie weights. Bake the pie shell for 20 minutes, then carefully …
From foodnetwork.ca


EASY LEMON MERINGUE PIE - BUTTER BE READY
2022-03-27 Bake the lemon pie for 17-20 minutes, or until the filling is mostly set but gives the slightest jiggle/wobble. Place the pie onto a wire rack to cool down completely. Then carefully …
From butterbeready.com


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