Lemon Pie(Yields 1 Pie)
A tangy and creamy lemon pie with a buttery crust, bursting with lemon flavor and topped with fluffy meringue, perfect for citrus lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan with butter, lemon rind, lemon juice, and egg yolks.
- Stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Fold in sour cream.
- Pour into baked pie shell.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites, 1/4 cup sugar, and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form to make meringue.
- Spread the meringue over the filled pie.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) until the meringue is golden brown.
- Chill the pie for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
722
kcal
36% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).