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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes

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🥧 Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups plain flour
• 3 tablespoons icing sugar
• 140g butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/4 tablespoons fresh lemon rind
• 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 60g caster sugar (for meringue)
• 3 egg whites

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pastry:

   • Sift the flour and icing sugar into a bowl.
   • Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
   • Add the egg yolk and enough water to make the ingredients cling together.
   • Press the dough into a ball and knead lightly on a floured surface until smooth.
   • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
   • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, large enough to line a 24cm flan tin.
   • Lightly grease the tin before placing the pastry dough in it.
   • Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with rice or beans to weigh it down.
   • Bake in a preheated moderately hot oven (210-230°C) for 10 minutes.
   • Remove the paper and rice/beans and bake for a further 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
   • Cool to room temperature.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • Combine cornflour and sugar in a pan.
   • Gradually stir in lemon juice and water until smooth.
   • Stir over heat until the mixture boils and thickens.
   • Reduce the heat and quickly stir in grated lemon rind, egg yolks, and butter until melted.
   • Cover and cool to room temperature.

3. Prepare the Meringue:

   • Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
   • Gradually add caster sugar, beating well until sugar is dissolved.

4. Assemble and Bake:

   • Spread the cooled filling into the pastry case.
   • Spread the meringue on top of the filling, making sure it covers the edge of the pastry case to prevent it from sliding.
   • Bake in a preheated moderate oven (180-200°C) for about 5 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned.

Enjoy the delightful combination of tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping in this classic Lemon Meringue Pie! Perfect for any occasion, this pie is sure to impress your friends and family with its vibrant flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or simply craving a sweet treat, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a slice of sunshine on a plate!