Magic Lemon Meringue Pie

Name: Magic Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons cream of tartar; 3 larges egg whites, at room temperature; 3 larges egg yolks (whites reserved for the meringue); 355 milliliters fine graham cracker crumbs; 118 milliliters fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons); 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 59 milliliters sugar; 79 milliliters sugar; 397 grams sweetened condensed milk; 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Magic Lemon Meringue Pie a try. One serving contains 292 calories, 6g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. If you have sugar, lemon juice, egg yolks, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside.

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Graham Cracker Crumbs

Butter

Crust

Sugar

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Mixing Bowl

Oven

Make the filling: In a medium bowl, mix the condensed milk, lemon juice, zest and egg yolks.

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Sweetened Condensed Milk

Lemon Juice

Egg Yolk

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Bowl

Pour into the crust. Make the meringue: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff peaks form.

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Cream Of Tartar