EASY ENOUGH CREAMY LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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Got this recipe from Keebler. I used fresh lemon juice in mine but you can buy store brand.This pie has a thicker filling than most lemon meringue pies and has a stronger egg taste. It's different than most lemon meringue pies too.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 graham keebler ready pie crust (or the shortbread pie crust)
1 (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon peel
2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a medium bowl beat egg yolks well.
  • Stir in condensed milk,lemon juice, lemon peel and food coloring, if desired. This will thicken.
  • Pour mixture in pie crust and bake 30 minute at 325°F.
  • Preparing the meringue.
  • Beat egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tarter in a large bowl with a electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  • Add sugar gradually, turning up mixer on high speed, until stiff peaks form.
  • Turn oven up to 350°F.
  • Spread meringue on top of hot pie filling all over the entire pie.
  • Put in oven and bake another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Take out of oven and cool on stove or counter top for at least 1 hour.
  • Place in refrigerator and chill at least 2 to 3 hours before serving.

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