Daisy Lemon Meringue Pies
Delightful Daisy Lemon Meringue Pies filled with vibrant lemon flavor and topped with fluffy meringue.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for meringue)
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, diced butter, and granulated sugar to form a crumbly mixture.
- Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Cook until thickened.
- Pour the lemon filling into the baked crust.
- Whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, creating peaks.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the meringue is golden.
Notes
For best results, ensure egg whites are whipped in a clean, dry bowl. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.