Description
Introducing the Lemon Zest Meringue Delight, a classic dessert that combines the tangy freshness of lemon with the sweet, airy texture of meringue. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating a perfect lemon meringue pie, which is ideal for any gathering or a simple family dessert. The combination of a crisp pie crust, a smooth lemon filling, and a fluffy meringue topping offers a satisfying variety of textures and flavors that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
- 4 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pie Crust Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use a pre-baked 9-inch pie crust as the base for the filling.
- Make the Lemon Filling In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture boils. Add butter, then temper the egg yolks by gradually whisking in 1/2 cup of the hot mixture before returning it all back to the saucepan. Bring to a boil again and continue stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and pour into the baked pie crust.
- Prepare the Meringue In a large glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the pie, ensuring the edges are sealed at the crust.
- Bake the Pie Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes