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Tangy Lemon Meringue

Stevie G
Treat yourself to something sweet with our delicious Lemon Meringue! Our tangy, zesty lemon is perfectly balanced with a light meringue topping for the perfect dessert. This quick and easy treat is sure to be the best you've ever had. Enjoy the perfect combination of sweet and tangy in one delicious treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Cake, Tart
Cuisine South African
Servings 8
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 prepared pie crust, baked
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 6 tbsp white sugar for the meringue
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2 lemons juiced and zested

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 170°C/350°F.
  • Whisk together 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt.
  • Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and water.
  • Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Stir in the butter.
  • Place egg yolks in a bowl and gradually whish in ½ a cup of the hot sugar mixture. Whisk the mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture.
  • Bring to a boil and stir continually until mixture gets thick.
  • Remove from heat and pour into the baked pie shell.

For the meringue

  • Whip egg whites until foamy.
  • Add sugar and whip until it forms stiff peaks.
  • Spread over tart in a way that the stiff peaks stand all over.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until meringue starts to brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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