Classic Lemon Pie
Description
A no-bake filling is topped with a golden baked meringue in this classic lemon pie that's perfect for parties.
Ingredients
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup milk
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 cup sour cream
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1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
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3 large egg whites
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
1
Combine sugar, milk, butter, lemon juice, egg yolks, cornstarch, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let cool, about 30 minutes.
2
Fold in sour cream; pour into the baked pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3
Beat egg whites, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue on top of filling, right up to the edge of the crust.
4
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
5
Broil in the preheated oven until meringue is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.