Tasty Lemon Meringue Pie

Name: Tasty Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter; 59 milliliters cornstarch; 0 teaspoons cream of tartar; 3 egg whites; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 8 servings Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), baked; 3 Tbsps lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 pinch Pinch salt; 6 Tbsps sugar; 473 milliliters cold water

Tasty Lemon Meringue Pie might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 82 calories. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up butter, egg whites, cream of tartar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

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Corn Starch

Sugar

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

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Egg Yolk

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Frying Pan

Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, peel and butter until butter is melted. Set aside and keep warm.

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Lemon Juice

Butter

For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.

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Cream Of Tartar

Egg Whites