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Hard 1 hr 30 min~450 kcal 2/10
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Lemon Meringue Pie
A classic pie with a blind-baked pastry shell, bright lemon custard, and a lightly browned meringue topping.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 8~426 kcal🇬🇧 British🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 65 min cook 70 min rest
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Timeline
Total 3 h 10 min- Prep55 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 10 min
- Cooking1 h 5 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the base
- 1.8 su bardağı(~360 ml) Flour
- 120 gr Butter
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
For the cream
- 4 adet Egg yolks
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Lemon zest
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Cornstarch
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Water
Beze için
- 4 adet Egg whites
Krema ve beze için
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Granulated sugar
General
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rub together the flour, butter, powdered sugar, and half of the salt, then bring together with cold water to make tart dough.
- 2
Spread the dough into the pan and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 3
Prick the tart base with a fork and blind bake at 180°C for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 4
Thicken the water, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, half of the sugar, and egg yolks in a pot for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Strain the lemon cream and spread it over the hot tart base.
- 6
Whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar and salt until glossy meringue forms, then spread it over the cream to cover.
- 7
Bake the pie at 170°C for 16 minutes, until the tips of the meringue take on color.
16 min16:00 - 8
Rest the pie for 10 minutes at room temperature, then chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before slicing.
40 min40:00
💡 Tip: Pass the lemon cream through a sieve; if egg bits remain, the meringue may look good but the cream will feel grainy in the slice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: After chilling the pie, cut it into thin slices and serve as a refreshing dessert with unsweetened tea or Turkish 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)
~426
kcal calories
8
g protein
58
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 54%Fat 38%
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
- Milk
- Egg
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 55 minutes, cooking 65 minutes, including 70 minutes of passive resting; 190 minutes in total.Is Lemon Meringue Pie difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lemon Meringue Pie have?
Approximately 426 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 58g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Lemon Meringue Pie contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lemon Meringue Pie belong to?
This recipe belongs to British cuisine.How many ingredients does Lemon Meringue Pie need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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