Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

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Lemon Meringue Pie
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
196
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups tepid water
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the crust as directed through Step 3 in the Classic Pie Crust recipe to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Prick the crust all over with a fork, then line with foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake the crust in the center of the oven until very light golden, about 8 minutes. Remove the foil and beans or pie weights; bake until light golden, 5 minutes more. Cool on a rack. Raise oven temperature to 400°F.
  2. 2. Prepare the filling: Combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Slowly add the water, stirring until smooth. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Boil to thicken, about 1 minute; remove from the heat.
  3. 3. Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly pour about 1/4 cup of the hot sugar mixture into the yolks. Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and butter, then return the pan to the heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil to thicken for 1 minute; remove from the heat. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  4. 4. Prepare the meringue: Place the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at low speed until soft peaks begin to form. Increase the speed to medium and add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating just until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat.
  5. 5. Spoon the meringue over the filling decoratively, mounding it in the center and spreading it all the way to the outer edge, so it touches the crust.
  6. 6. Bake the pie in the center of the oven until the meringue is lightly browned on the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not allow the meringue to overcolor. Cool the pie on a rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
  7. Per serving (including crust): 408 calories, 62g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 16g fat, 117mg cholesterol. Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness, Richmond, Va.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 196.11 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.38g 8%
Cholesterol 100.63mg 34%
Sodium 216.6mg 9%
Potassium 93.01mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.1g 11%
Sugars 26.16g 105%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 0%
Protein 5.55g 11%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 17.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 212.02 Kcal (888 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.81g 8%
Cholesterol 108.79mg 34%
Sodium 234.16mg 9%
Potassium 100.55mg 2%
Total Carbs 34.71g 11%
Sugars 28.28g 105%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 18.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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