Lemon Meringue Pie

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 perfect pie crust (or your favorite store-bought pie crust); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 3/4 cup water; 4 large egg yolks; 1 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional ); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:30min

This homemade lemon meringue pie has a flaky pie crust filled with a tangy lemon curd and topped with toasted Swiss meringue! The perfect summer dessert!

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:36:57 GMT