🍋 Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

Here’s a classic, show-stopping recipe for Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie — just like the fluffy, golden-topped pie in your image! This version features a buttery crust, tangy lemon filling, and a towering cloud of toasted meringue. It’s the ultimate dessert for any occasion.


🍋 Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

“Eat Or Pass”? Definitely EAT — this pie is pure sunshine on a plate!


📋 Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water

(Or use 1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust to save time!)

For the Lemon Filling:

  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • ¾ cup (180ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter

For the Meringue:

  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

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