Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Lemon Pie II, where a creamy, tangy filling meets a fluffy meringue topping. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a cozy night in, this pie brings sunshine to your dessert table and evokes memories of joyful gatherings. Easy to make and deliciously satisfying, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar and flour, then gradually add lemon juice and egg yolks until smooth.
- 3. Cook over medium heat until thickened (7-10 minutes), stirring constantly.
- 4. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla until melted.
- 5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 6. Pour lemon filling into the crust and spread meringue over the top, sealing edges well.
- 7. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
- 8. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg