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Lemon Meringue Pie (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Lemon Meringue Pie (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
2721
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 recipe sweet pie crust , recipe follows
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tbsp limoncello
  • 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 6 tbsp confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and on a lightly floured surface, roll out to a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan, pressing gently to fit, trim the edge to within 1/2-inch of the pan, turn under, and crimp decoratively. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. Line the pie shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dry beans, or rice. Bake until the crust is set, about 12 minutes. Remove the parchment paper and weights and bake until lightly colored, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before filling. Combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, milk, water, and pinch of the salt in a large, non-reactive saucepan, whisk to combine, and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally. As the mixture reaches a simmer and begins to thicken and turn clear, 4 to 5 minutes, whisk in the egg yolks, 2 at a time. Slowly add the lemon juice, whisking constantly, and add the zest and limoncello. Add the butter, 1 piece at a time, and whisking constantly, return to a simmer. Remove from the heat and pour immediately into the prepared pie crust.
  4. Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and remaining pinch salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Beating constantly, gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until glossy stiff peaks form, being careful not to over beat, as this will make the meringue difficult to spread.
  5. Transfer the meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Working 1 row at a time, pipe the meringue across the top of the hot lemon filling in a zigzag pattern, alternating direction with each row. Cover the pie filling completely, going out to the pastry edges, so the meringue does not draw up or weep during baking. (Alternatively, spread the meringue evenly over the pie filling using a rubber spatula, smoothing out to the pastry edges. Make decorative peaks in the meringue using a dull knife or the back of a spoon.)
  6. To quickly cook the meringue, preheat the broiler with the rack in the highest position. Place the pie under the broiler and cook until the meringue is set and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. (Alternatively, the meringue can be cooked in a preheated 325 degree F oven until set and golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes.)
  7. Transfer the pie to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
  8. Sweet Pie Crust:
  9. 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  10. 1 tablespoon sugar
  11. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  12. 6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  13. 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
  14. 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water, or as needed
  15. Sift the flour, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. With your fingers, work the butter and shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 3 tablespoons of the ice water and work with your fingers just until the dough comes together, adding more water as needed, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make a smooth dough, being careful not to overwork the dough.
  16. Form the dough into a disk shape, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
  17. Yield: enough dough for 1 (9 or 10-inch) crust
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2721.49 Kcal (11394 kJ)
Calories from fat 665.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 74g 114%
Cholesterol 1189.94mg 397%
Sodium 1395.65mg 58%
Potassium 1440.8mg 31%
Total Carbs 464.34g 155%
Sugars 357.94g 1432%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 64.63g 129%
Vitamin C 67.3mg 112%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 526.5mg 53%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 174.22 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.74g 114%
Cholesterol 76.18mg 397%
Sodium 89.34mg 58%
Potassium 92.23mg 31%
Total Carbs 29.73g 155%
Sugars 22.91g 1432%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 2%
Protein 4.14g 129%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 112%
Iron 0.5mg 42%
Calcium 33.7mg 53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 60.5
    Points
  • 75
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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