Jul 13 2026
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Lemon Meringue Recipe

Inspired by Aba
Time2h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Crust

Lemon Filling

Meringue Topping

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the dough

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the unsalted butter, and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Add water

    Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

  3. 3

    Chill the dough

    Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Roll out and bake

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place the dough in the pie dish and trim the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Let it cool.

Lemon Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine dry ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch.

  2. 6

    Add liquid ingredients

    Slowly add the water, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth.

  3. 7

    Cook the mixture

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to boil and thicken, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 8

    Add egg yolks

    In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add about 1/4 cup of the hot lemon mixture to the egg yolks, stirring constantly to temper them. Then, whisk the egg yolks back into the saucepan.

  5. 9

    Finish the filling

    Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked crust.

Meringue Preparation

  1. 10

    Beat egg whites

    In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.

  2. 11

    Add cream of tartar

    Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.

  3. 12

    Incorporate sugar

    Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.

  4. 13

    Top the pie

    Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges to prevent shrinking.

  5. 14

    Bake meringue

    Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.

  6. 15

    Cool and serve

    Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

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