Here we bring you Vincent's delicious Lemon Meringue Pie recipe! We didn't get a chance to take close-up pictures of Vincent's pie... it had already been devoured! 

lemon meringue pie recipe

 

Ingredients

For 1 big pie or 6 individual servings:

Pastry

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • water
  • a pinch of salt.

Cooking Instructions

Cook the pastry covered with aluminium foil for 15 minutes at 350°F. 

To Make the Lemon Filling:

  • In medium saucepan bring to a boil 2 cups of water + 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Meanwhile, mix together 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 1/5 sugar, 4 egg yolks, the zest and juice of 2 lemons. 
  • Add this mix to the saucepan and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. 
  • Remove from heat and let it cool down. Pour filling into baked pastry shell. 



To Make the Meringue:

  • In a large glass or metal bowl, whip the 4 egg whites until foamy. 
  • Add 1 1/4 cups of sugar gradually and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. 
  • Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.

Bake in preheated oven at 200°F for 45 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown. Leave to cool and then enjoy!

We hope you love this delicious lemon meringue recipe!

Vinent's Lemon Pie

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