Description
Light, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Mile High Lemon Meringue Pie with a biscuit crust is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. A true showstopper dessert that’s easier than it looks
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 packets Tennis Biscuits, crushed
- 1/2 cup melted Stork margarine (or butter if you prefer)
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon essence
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F and spray your baking dish or pie tin with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1½ packets of crushed Tennis Biscuits with ½ cup melted Stork margarine.
- Mix until the crumbs are coated and slightly sticky.
- Press the mixture into the base and up the sides of your dish using the back of a spoon.
- Pop it into the freezer for 10 minutes to set while you prepare the filling.
- In another bowl, beat together 2 cans condensed milk, 4 egg yolks, ½ cup lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 tsp lemon essence.
- Mix until smooth and creamy!
- Pour the lemon filling into your chilled crust and bake for about 20 minutes, just until it’s slightly firm around the edges.
- While the pie cools for a few minutes, beat 4 egg whites until they’re foamy.
- Slowly add 2 tbsp caster sugar, one spoon at a time, and keep beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon the meringue over the warm filling, spreading it right to the edges to seal it.
- Use a fork or spatula to create those lovely peaks that brown beautifully in the oven.
- Pop the pie back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown on top.
- Let it cool completely before slicing.
- Chill it in the fridge if you like it firm, or dive in while it’s still a little warm and gooey.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Denzy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 64.4 g
- Sodium: 974.1 mg
- Fat: 23.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 91.1 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 15.3 g
- Cholesterol: 110.1 mg
