The Best Recipe for Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie
If you have tried every lemon meringue pie recipe in search of the perfect one with the right ratio of meringue to filling, real lemon flavor, and a buttery, flaky crust your search is over. I have made dozens of lemon meringue pies and this one is a keeper! If you love lemon desserts, be sure to check out our recipes for Lemon Ice Cream, Lemon Cupcakes, Double Lemon Glazed Cookies, and Lemon Macarons.
Old Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie ingredients
Pie Crust Sugar Cornstarch Salt Water Lemon Zest & Juice Butter Eggs Cream of Tartar
How to make Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie
Blind-bake the pie crust
Lemon pie filling
Make the billowy meringue
How to serve Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie
Let the lemon meringue pie to cool completely before slicing. This usually takes about 2 hours at room temperature. Cooling helps the filling set and prevents it from becoming too runny when sliced. Use a sharp knife to slice the pie into individual servings. Wipe the knife clean between slices to ensure clean cuts, then carefully transfer each slice onto a serving plate using a pie server or spatula. Make sure to keep the meringue topping intact. You can garnish each slice with a twist of lemon zest, a thin lemon slice or maybe some mint leaves to give the plate a little pop. Lemon meringue pie can be served at room temperature or slightly chilled, depending on personal preference. Some people prefer it chilled, while others enjoy it at room temperature.
How to store this Recipe for Lemon Meringue Pie
Yes, lemon meringue pie should be kept in the refrigerator rather than sitting out all night. Cover it loosely with tented foil so as not to smash the meringue. I don’t recommend covering this pie with plastic wrap, as water tends to condense more with plastic wrap than with foil.
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This recipe first appeared on Noshing with the Nolands where I am a contributor.
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