Fast Microwave Lemon Meringue Pie |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 9 Minutes |
Ready In: 14 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Once I tried this micro version of making my lemon pie filling I never went back to the old stove top method. Fast, clean and no one can tell the difference. Ingredients:
1 baked pie crust |
1 3/4 cups sugar, minus 6 t. for meringue |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 cups water |
3 egg yolks |
1/2 cup lemon juice (2 lemons) |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon rind (1 lemon) |
2 tablespoons butter |
3 egg whites |
6 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In microwavable bowl add sugar minus 6 Tablespoons for meringue, cornstarch, salt, water.
2. Stir and micro on high for 5 minutes till transparent stirring once.
3. Temper egg yolks by mixing a bit of hot mixture with them.
4. Add lemon juice and rind.
5. Add to hot mixture and stir.
6. Cook 3 minutes on 70% power.
7. Add butter and pour into pie crust.
8. Cool.
9. In food processor beat 3 egg whites with 6 Tablespoons of sugar adding gradually.
10. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and bake at 350°F until golden.
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