Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Total
1 h 10 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
360 kcal
The perfect balance between a sharp, zingy lemon curd and a light, golden meringue, on a crisp sweet pastry. A French patisserie classic, as beautiful as it is good.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet shortcrust pastry
- 4 lemons (juice + zest)
- 3 whole eggs + 3 yolks
- 150 g sugar (curd)
- 80 g butter
- 3 egg whites (meringue)
- 100 g sugar (meringue)
Method
- 1Blind-bake the pastry 15 min at 180 °C.
- 2For the curd: whisk the whole eggs, yolks, sugar, lemon juice and zest.
- 3Cook over low heat, stirring, until thickened, then stir in the butter off the heat.
- 4Pour the lemon curd into the pastry case; let cool.
- 5Whip the whites, adding the sugar gradually, to a firm, glossy meringue.
- 6Cover the tart with meringue in peaks.
- 7Brown the meringue in the oven (210 °C, 5–8 min) or with a torch.
Tips & tricks
- Cool the curd well before piping the meringue.
- Room-temperature whites whip better.
- A torch gives an even golden meringue.
Variations
- With lime for a more exotic version.
- Italian meringue (cooked sugar) for a perfect hold.
Storage
Best eaten the same day; the meringue softens if refrigerated.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
360 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
48 g
Fat
16 g
Fibre
1 g
Sugar
34 g
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter : coconut oil, plant-based margarine or nut butter (dairy-free / vegan).
- Eggs : apple sauce (50 g per egg) or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water.
- Cream : soy, oat or coconut cream.
- Sugar : maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar.
What to serve it with
- A coffee or fragrant tea
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Homemade custard
- Some fresh seasonal fruit
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make "Lemon Meringue Pie"?
Allow about 40 min of prep and 30 min of cooking, i.e. 1 h 10 min in total for 8 servings.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Its difficulty is "Hard". Following the steps in order and our tips, it stays accessible.
Can I make "Lemon Meringue Pie" ahead and store it?
Best eaten the same day; the meringue softens if refrigerated.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The quantities are for 8 servings. To adjust, simply multiply or divide the ingredients by the number of guests.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, "Lemon Meringue Pie" is vegetarian: it contains no meat or fish.
How many calories per serving?
One serving provides about 360 kcal, including 6 g of protein, 48 g of carbs and 16 g of fat.
