Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 100 grams butter; 300 grams caster sugar; 30 grams corn flour; 1 whole egg; 3 whole egg (white); 3 whole egg (yolk); 3 whole lemon; 120 grams plain flour; salt (to taste); 200 ml single cream; 290 ml water

65 Minutes

Serves: 6

A buttery shortcrust pastry tart encasing a rich lemon filling topped with a crunchy sweet meringue

Recipe Ingreds

Pastry

60 grams butter
120 grams plain flour
30 grams caster sugar
salt (to taste)
15 ml water
1 whole egg
200 ml single cream

Filling

40 grams butter
30 grams corn flour
3 whole egg (yolk)
3 whole lemon
50 grams caster sugar
275 ml water

Topping

3 whole egg (white)
220 grams caster sugar

Recipe with pictures Steps

Step 1

sieve together the flour and salt into a bowl
cut the butter into cubes
separate the yolk and white of the egg(s) into two small bowls
mix the water into the egg yolk
add the sugar to the egg yolk mix together

Step 2

mix together the flour and butter until the mixture forms a crumb by hand or using a food processor
if using a food processor empty the contents of the food processor into a large bowl
add the egg mixture to the crumb mix using a few swift movements

Step 3

form a ball and flatten
place pastry in a bag
place in the fridge to rest for 10 minutes

Step 4

remove the pastry from the fridge
lightly dust a clean work surface with flour
roll out the pastry into a circle to fit the flan dishes
fit pastry into flan dish
trim the pastry to fit the flan dish
prick the pastry cases
place in the fridge to rest for 10 minutes
set the oven to 200C 400F or gas mark 6

Step 5

remove the pastry from the fridge
bake the pastry blind by covering the pastry with grease proof paper and baking beans
bake for 8 to 10 mins
remove from the oven

Step 6

set the oven to 190C 375F or gas mark 5
remove the beans and paper
paint the pastry base with egg white
bake for 8 to 10 mins
till golden brown
remove from the oven
set a side

Step 7

set the oven to 150C 300F or gas mark 2

Step 8

place the cornflour in a bowl
add a small amount of water to create a paste

Step 9

zest the lemon(s)
squeeze the lemon(s) .
add the water, sugar and lemon zest to the pan
place the pan on the heat and stir till the sugar has melted
add the cornflour
beat till smooth

Step 10

heat through until the sauce thickens
Allow to cool a little

Step 11

cut the butter into cubes
separate the whites and yolks place the yolks in a small bowl and the egg whites into a large bowl
add the yolks one at a time to the pan beat inbetween additions
add the butter
beat till smooth
pour the mixture into the tart case
spread evenly

Step 12

whisk the egg whites till they form peaks
whisk in the sugar a 1/4 at a time until its fully incorporated
spoon the meringue on top of the lemon mixture
spread evenly
cook for 1 hour
switch the oven off and leave the meringue in the oven

Step 13

cut a slice and
serve with single pouring cream

Recipe Utensils

1 baking beans
1 chopping board
1 flan dish
1 food mixer
1 food processor
1 grater
1 grease proof paper
2 large knife
1 lemon squeezer
3 medium bowl
1 medium pan
1 pastry brush
1 plastic bags
1 rolling pin
1 sieve
2 small bowl

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About our homemade lemon meringue pie recipe

Lemon meringue pie has an interesting history as the lemon element of the pie is believed to be created in ancient Greece, but meringue is believed to have been created by a Swiss baker. Lemon meringue pie itself was created by a Philadelphia pastry shop owner so is actually American. Our lemon meringue pie is very traditional and has a crisp shortcrust pastry, a delicious lemon curd filling and is topped with a crisp meringue.

What makes our lemon meringue pie the best

Lemon meringue pie is a traditional dessert and this is a traditional recipe, whats special about our recipe is that it has been handed down for three generations and is always a favourite pudding.

Make lemon meringue pie for your dinner party dessert

This dessert is perfect for any dinner party as it can be made the day before, if you want to be true to its origins you can included it in an American themed dinner party, but it is popular in so many cultures that it can be added to most dinner party menus

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