Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie

Health score
2%
Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie
45 min.
8
472kcal

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Indulge in a slice of sunshine with our Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie, a delightful dessert that promises to elevate your culinary experience! This pie is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes with its towering, fluffy meringue that beckons you to take a bite. Perfectly balanced between the tartness of lemon and the sweetness of meringue, this dessert is a classic that never goes out of style.

Imagine the satisfaction of creating a pie that boasts a golden, flaky crust, filled with a luscious lemon pudding that’s both creamy and zesty. The combination of sour cream and lemonade concentrate adds a unique twist, enhancing the flavor profile and making each bite a refreshing experience. The meringue, whipped to perfection, adds a light and airy texture that contrasts beautifully with the rich filling.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, this Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie is sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this stunning dessert without spending all day in the kitchen. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.9 oz reg. size containers lemon pudding 
  • 0.5 cup lemonade concentrate thawed
  • cup milk 
  • 15 oz pie crust dough refrigerated
  • oz cream sour
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Unroll piecrust according to package directions. Fit into 9" pie plate. Fold edges under and flute. Prick bottom and sides with a fork.
  2. Bake at 450 degrees until golden.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 35
  4. Whisk together sour cream and egg yolks in a medium saucepan; stir in lemon pudding mix, milk and lemonade concentrate. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes or until very thick.
  5. Remove from heat; cover and keep hot.
  6. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Beat in sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form.
  7. Pour hot filling into prepared crust. Dollop meringue onto hot filling. Lightly spread dollops together n decorative swirls, completely sealing meringue to pie-crust.
  8. Bake at 325 for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories472kcal
Protein7.14%
Fat43.88%
Carbs48.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.51
Glycemic Load
9.27
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.2365217727164%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.05kcal
23.6%
Fat:23.14g
35.61%
Saturated Fat:8.63g
53.95%
Carbohydrates:58.13g
19.38%
Net Carbohydrates:56.75g
20.64%
Sugar:21.62g
24.02%
Cholesterol:122.69mg
40.9%
Sodium:330.07mg
14.35%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:8.47g
16.95%
Selenium:13.35µg
19.07%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.28%
Phosphorus:146.44mg
14.64%
Folate:52.87µg
13.22%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.64%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.23%
Iron:1.92mg
10.69%
Calcium:93.36mg
9.34%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.66%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.82%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.67%
Vitamin A:375.06IU
7.5%
Vitamin D:0.89µg
5.9%
Potassium:197.95mg
5.66%
Fiber:1.38g
5.53%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.48%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.35%
Magnesium:19.25mg
4.81%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.46%
Vitamin K:4.51µg
4.29%
Copper:0.07mg
3.54%
Vitamin C:2.19mg
2.66%
Source:My Recipes