Description
Golden Lemon Meringue Pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances zesty lemon filling with fluffy meringue atop a buttery crust. This show-stopping treat is ideal for any occasion, from spring celebrations to summer picnics. Impress your guests with this easy yet impressive recipe that promises a burst of sunshine in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the pie crust in a dish.
- Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes with weights, then remove weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened.
- Temper the egg yolks with the mixture, then return to heat; stir in melted butter and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pour filling into the crust, top with meringue, and seal edges. Bake for another 10-12 minutes until meringue is lightly browned.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg