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Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

The Daring Gourmet, www.daringgourmet.com
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Cuisine dessert
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • Juice of 4 large lemons
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 egg yolks beaten
  • 1 9 inch pie crust, baked
  • 4 egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For The Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add 1 cup sugar, the flour, cornstarch and salt; stir to combine. Add the water, lemon juice and zest and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Whisk in the butter.
  • Place the egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot lemon mixture. Whisk the egg yolk-lemon mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the hot lemon mixture.
  • Return the mixture to a boil and continue to whisk constantly until thick. Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust.
  • For The Meringue: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until they become foamy. Add the vanilla extract and cream of tartar, then add the sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the meringue mixture over the pie, extending it to the edges of the crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
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