Lemon Custard Pie

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This lemon custard pie with meringue topping is a great dessert after a meal with seafood.

Submitted by Timothy
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups milk

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 4 eggs, separated

  • 1 cup lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

  • 1 (9 inch) baked pie shell

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

  1. Combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens to the consistency of pudding, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Add lemon juice and whisk until smooth.

  3. Return pudding to the heat; slowly stir in egg yolk mixture. Increase heat to high and boil, stirring constantly, for at least 2 minutes. Stir in butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour thickened custard into the pie shell.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  5. Combine egg whites, remaining vanilla extract, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Whip with an electric mixture until a fluffy meringue forms. Spread meringue over the custard.

  6. Bake pie in the preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

418 Calories
16g Fat
64g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 357mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 44g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 85mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 175mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.