๐Ÿ‹ Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

Hereโ€™s a classic, show-stopping recipe for Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie โ€” 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. Itโ€™s the ultimate dessert for any occasion.


๐Ÿ‹ Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

โ€œEat Or Passโ€? Definitely EAT โ€” this pie is pure sunshine on a plate!


๐Ÿ“‹ Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 ยผ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • ยฝ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ยฝ cup (1 stick / 113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3โ€“4 tbsp ice water

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

For the Lemon Filling:

  • ยพ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ยผ cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • ยพ cup (180ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3โ€“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
  • ยฝ tsp cream of tartar
  • ยฝ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions:

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