The Best Lemon Meringue Pie

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A classic dessert where the tart lemon filling meets cloud-like meringue—'the best' because it’s the pinnacle of homemade pie perfection. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 25 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). For crust, mix 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup cold butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until crumbly; press into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  2. Step 2: In a saucepan, whisk 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 4 egg yolks, and 3 tbsp cornstarch until smooth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 8 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Pour filling into baked crust and cool completely at room temperature for 2 hours.
  4. Step 4: Beat 2 large egg whites until foamy, gradually add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form; spread meringue over filling, sealing edges to crust.
  5. Step 5: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until meringue is golden brown and set.

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