Description
This Lemon Meringue Pie is a delightful blend of tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, it combines zesty flavors with a light texture that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Easy to make, this pie captures the essence of sunshine in every bite, making it a must-try dessert for both novice and experienced bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the graham cracker crust until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, and water until thickened. Stir in butter until melted.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla.
- Pour lemon filling into the baked crust and spread meringue on top, sealing edges to prevent shrinking.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until meringue is golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 102mg