Description
Experience the bliss of Golden Lemon Meringue Pie, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunny days with its tangy lemon filling and fluffy, toasted meringue. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, transforming everyday moments into sweet celebrations. Easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for seasoned bakers, this pie promises to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 3 large eggs (2 yolks for filling, 1 white for meringue)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- Additional 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Roll out and fit into a pie dish. Poke holes in the bottom.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, temper egg yolks by mixing in half of the hot mixture before adding back to the saucepan. Stir until fully thickened.
- Stir in vanilla extract and pour into baked crust.
- Beat egg white until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over lemon filling, sealing edges.
- Bake again for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg