Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out and fit the pie crust into a pie dish, crimping the edges and pricking the bottom to prevent bubbling. Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden, then cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 7-10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add superfine sugar and continue to whip until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Pour the lemon filling into the cooled pie crust. Spread the whipped meringue over the filling, sealing the edges and creating peaks. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the meringue is light golden brown.
- Once baked, cool the pie at room temperature for about 2 hours, then chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Storing leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days is recommended. Avoid freezing to maintain meringue texture.
