LEMON MERINGUE PIE FILLING (MICROWAVE)

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Lemon Meringue Pie Filling (Microwave) image

No more scorched saucepan bottoms! this is a no-fail recipe that is made in the microwave. For extreme lemon flavor add in a couple more tablespoons fresh lemon juice and be prepared to "pucker up" lol!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pie

Time 6m

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 pinch salt
4 large egg yolks
2 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)

Steps:

  • In an 8-cup Pyrex measuring cup mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt; add in the egg yolks, half and half cream, lemon juice and food colouring (if using) whisk until blended.
  • Place in the microwave and cook on HIGH for about 5-6 minutes or until the mixture is thickened (removing and whisking every other minute to make certain that the mixture is completely mixed and smooth).
  • Add in the butter and lemon rind; mix until the butter is melted.
  • Pour into a baked and cooled 9-inch pie shell.
  • Cover with plastic wrap directly on top of the filling and chill until cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2069.8, Fat 108.3, SaturatedFat 63, Cholesterol 1109.8, Sodium 635.2, Carbohydrate 259.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 202.9, Protein 25.9

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