Impress your family and friends with this delightful Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie. This easy-to-make dessert features a flaky pie crust filled with a tangy lemon pudding and topped with a fluffy meringue, creating a beautiful and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Pie Crust:
- 1 nine-inch pie shell (homemade or store-bought)
- Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tsp water)
- Meringue:
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Filling:
- 1 box lemon cook-and-serve pudding (small size)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 cups water
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Directions
- Prepare Pie Crust: Blind bake the pie crust and apply an egg wash. Cool.
- Make Meringue: Beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually add sugar, and beat to stiff peaks.
- Prepare Filling: Cook pudding mix with egg yolks, sugar, and water until thickened. Add lemon juice and zest.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour hot filling into the crust, top with meringue, and bake at 325°F for 15-20 minutes.
Conclusion and Tips
This Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie is perfect for any dessert table. For a different twist, try adding a bit more lemon zest for extra tang. Enjoy this pie chilled or at room temperature for the best texture.