Mile High Lemon Pie

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich, tangy lemon pie with a fluffy meringue topping, perfect for spring gatherings or summer desserts, offering bright citrus flavor and creamy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 packet pie crust mix
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare a 9-inch baked pie shell as directed on the package.
  2. In a saucepan, mix egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, unflavored gelatin, water, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture boils.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
  5. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
  6. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff and glossy.
  7. Fold the lemon mixture into the whipped egg whites.
  8. Pile the filling into the baked pie shell.
  9. Chill several hours or until set before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

261 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 14.9g 19% DV
Carbs 22.8g 8% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9749.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 4282.8mg 91% DV
Cholesterol 576.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 90.8mg 7% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
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).

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