Lemon Meringue Pie
Dessert · American
Silky tart lemon curd beneath billowing meringue, the diner classic with bright citrus flavor.
Recipe code YDFNK4 · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 1 prebaked Pie Crust
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1.5 cups Water
- 4 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 8
Prebake pie crust at 375°F for 12 minutes until light golden, then set aside.
- Step 2 of 8
Mix sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in water until smooth.
- Step 3 of 8
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 8 minutes.
- Step 4 of 8
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly add hot filling while whisking. Return to pan and cook 2 minutes.
- Step 5 of 8
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, butter, and zest. Pour into crust and cool 10 minutes.
- Step 6 of 8
Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling, sealing edges.
- Step 7 of 8
Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until meringue is golden.
- Step 8 of 8
Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
