Description
This Lemon Angel Pie is light, bright, and full of lemon flavor, making it a fresh dessert for family or guests.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 prepared pie crust
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until glossy.
- Spread the meringue into your pie dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.
- In a saucepan, mix the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, water, lemon zest, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Pour the lemon filling into the baked meringue crust and spread evenly.
- Let it cool then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice and ensure your mixing bowls are clean and dry for the meringue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Pie, Dessert, Meringue, Citrus dessert, Pie recipes