Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥧 Yield: 1 pie, serves 8
Description:
Indulge in the delightful tangy sweetness of this Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie, a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family gathering or a festive potluck. The luscious creaminess of sweetened condensed milk combined with the zesty punch of lemon juice creates a harmonious filling, all crowned with a fluffy golden meringue topping. With just a handful of basic ingredients and simple steps, this pie is an ideal choice for beginner cooks seeking to impress with minimal effort. Dive into the flavors of spring and summer with every bite of this irresistible treat!
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F. |
| 2 | In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in sweetened condensed milk, real lemon, and rind. |
| 3 | Pour into crust. |
| 4 | In a small bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. |
| 5 | Gradually add sugar until stiff but not dry. |
| 6 | Spread meringue on top of pie, sealing carefully to the edge of the crust. |
| 7 | Bake for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. |
| 8 | Cool and chill before serving. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 303
- Fat: 11.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 86.6mg
- Sodium: 192.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 44.4g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 35.8g
- Protein: 7g
Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Potluck, Spring, Summer, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this easy-to-make Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie and delight your taste buds with its refreshing citrus flavor and fluffy meringue topping!
