Mile High Lemon Pie
A rich, tangy lemon pie with a fluffy meringue topping, perfect for spring gatherings or summer desserts, offering bright citrus flavor and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch baked pie shell as directed on the package.
- In a saucepan, mix egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, unflavored gelatin, water, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture boils.
- Chill in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff and glossy.
- Fold the lemon mixture into the whipped egg whites.
- Pile the filling into the baked pie shell.
- Chill several hours or until set before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
261
kcal
13% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
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).