Dessert

My Best Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: My Best Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 410 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2.5 c flour; 1 c butter; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp lemon zest; 3 Tbsp ice water; 8 servings vegetable shortening; 5 large egg yolks; 1.25 c water; 1.25 c granulated sugar; 0.33333334 c tbsp cornstarch; 0.5 c lemon juice; 1 Tbsp lemon zest; 5 large egg whites; 0.5 tsp cream of tartar; 0.5 c granulated sugar; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

This lemon meringue pie brings together a flaky butter crust, a bright, tangy lemon curd, and a light, airy meringue topping. The crust bakes first, then the filling is tempered with egg yolks for a smooth texture. A final bake sets the meringue and gives it those signature browned peaks. Just be sure to give it ample time to chill before serving.

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October 2, 2026

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lacto ovo vegetarian vegetarian family gatherings comfort food baked make-ahead

About this recipe

My Best Lemon Meringue Pie is a dessert recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 17 ingredients across 22 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 595 kcal with roughly 8 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, family gatherings and comfort food.