Description
Indulge in the classic and tangy-sweet flavors of this homemade Classic Lemon Meringue Pie. A buttery crust holds a luscious lemon filling topped with fluffy meringue, creating the perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
For the lemon filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large egg yolks (beaten)
For the meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the crust: Mix flour and salt, cut in butter, add ice water, shape into a disk, chill, roll out, press into a pie dish, prick with a fork, bake until golden, and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the lemon filling: Whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in water, lemon juice, and zest. Cook until thickened, reduce heat, stir in butter. Temper egg yolks and cook for 2 more minutes. Pour into the crust.
- Make the meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over hot filling.
- Bake the pie: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool, then chill before serving.
Notes
- Spread meringue on hot filling to prevent separation.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
