Recipe For Lemon Meringue Pie Using Lemon Pudding
Introduction
Lemon meringue pie is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a sweet and tangy pie that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe uses lemon pudding to create a delicious and creamy filling that is topped with a fluffy meringue. It is easy to make and will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, baked
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 and 1/2 cups cold milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups boiling water
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon pudding mix and milk until thickened. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually whisk in boiling water.
4. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon pudding mixture.
6. Pour mixture into baked pie crust.
7. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
8. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form.
9. Spread meringue over filling, making sure to seal edges.
10. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
11. Cool completely on wire rack before serving.
Tips
- Make sure to use cold milk for the pudding mixture.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar mixture constantly to prevent it from curdling.
- Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites to ensure a stable meringue.
- Make sure to seal the meringue edges to prevent shrinking.
- Cool the pie completely before serving to allow the filling to set.
Conclusion
This lemon meringue pie recipe using lemon pudding is a delicious and easy dessert that will impress your guests. With a creamy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping, this pie is perfect for any occasion. Follow these simple instructions and tips to create a pie that is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
