Lemon Meringue Pie

🍋 Lemon Meringue Pie

Bright, tangy lemon filling topped with fluffy golden meringue in a flaky crust — sunshine on a plate! ☀️


✅️ Ingredients

🔹️ For the Filling:
◾️ 1 baked pie crust
◾️ 1 cup sugar
◾️ 2 tbsp cornstarch
◾️ 1 cup water
◾️ 3 large egg yolks (lightly beaten)
◾️ 2 tbsp butter
◾️ ½ cup fresh lemon juice
◾️ 1 tbsp lemon zest

🔹️ For the Meringue:
◾️ 3 large egg whites
◾️ ¼ tsp cream of tartar
◾️ 6 tbsp sugar


✅️ Instructions

▶️ 1. Make the Filling
👉 In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and water.
👉 Cook over medium heat, stirring until thick and bubbly.

▶️ 2. Add Yolks & Lemon
👉 Slowly whisk a bit of the hot mixture into the egg yolks (to temper them).
👉 Return yolk mixture to the saucepan; cook 1–2 minutes more, stirring.
👉 Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.

▶️ 3. Assemble the Pie
👉 Pour the hot lemon filling into the baked crust.

▶️ 4. Make the Meringue
👉 Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
👉 Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.

▶️ 5. Top & Bake
👉 Spread meringue over the hot filling, sealing the edges completely.
👉 Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes, or until golden.

▶️ 6. Cool & Serve
👉 Let the pie cool for about 1 hour, then chill before slicing.
👉 Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tart! 🍋💛