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Hard 1 hr 30 min~450 kcal 2/10
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Lemon Meringue Pie
A crisp pie crust filled with tart lemon custard and topped with toasted meringue.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 13 min📖 1 min readServes 8~360 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation
38 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 13 min- Prep38 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the base
- 1.6 cup(~320 ml) Flour
- 115 g Butter
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Cold water
General
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon zest
- 4 Egg yolks
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Cornstarch
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Water
Mereng için
- 4 Egg whites
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cream of tartar
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Instructions
- 1
Make tart dough with the flour, butter, cold water, and half of the salt.
- 2
Press the dough into the pan and chill for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Bake the crust at 185°C for 16 minutes until lightly colored.
16 min16:00 - 4
Thicken half of the sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, and zest in a pot.
- 5
Temper the egg yolks by gradually adding some of the hot mixture.
- 6
Cook the filling for 3 minutes until glossy.
3 min03:00 - 7
Whip the egg whites, remaining sugar, and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Pour the hot filling into the crust, spread the meringue on top, and brown at 190°C for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Spread the meringue over the hot lemon filling; steam helps the two layers bond and reduces weeping.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the slices only after they are fully cooled, with unsweetened tea or filter coffee.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
6
g protein
55
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 63%Fat 30%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lemon Meringue Pie make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Lemon Meringue Pie take?
Prep 38 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 73 minutes in total.Is Lemon Meringue Pie difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lemon Meringue Pie have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 55g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Lemon Meringue Pie contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lemon Meringue Pie belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.How many ingredients does Lemon Meringue Pie need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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