Heavenly Lemon Pie
Heavenly Lemon Pie offers a light, zesty lemon flavor with a creamy topping, perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions. It combines a crisp meringue shell with luscious lemon filling.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat 4 egg whites until frothy; add 1 cup sugar, sifted with cream of tartar.
- Whip until it holds a stiff, glossy peak. Spread the mixture in a well-greased 9-inch pie pan and bake one hour at 275°F (135°C).
- Let cool.
- Mix lemon juice, lemon rind, 4 beaten egg yolks, and 1/2 cup sugar.
- Cook over hot water, stirring constantly, until the mixture is really thick (8 to 10 minutes).
- Cool.
- Fold in 1/2 pint whipped cream or 1 package beaten Dream Whip.
- Pour into the baked shell, ensuring all pockets are filled.
- Whip remaining cream or Dream Whip and spread on top.
- Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
373
kcal
19% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).