Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Do you love a sweet and tart dessert? This Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe is for you. It is very easy to make at home.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Large Glass Bowl
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Pkg Lemon Jello Mix
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 Cups Water
- 3 Large Egg Yolks
- 3 Large Egg Whites
- 1/4 Tsp Cream Of Tartar
- 6 Tbsp Granulated Sugar For Meringue
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Pre-baked Pie Shell
Instructions
- Whisk the Jello, sugar, and cornstarch together. Place them in your medium saucepan now. Add the water slowly while you stir.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat. Stir it constantly so it stays smooth. Bring it to a light boil slowly.
- Beat your egg yolks in a small bowl. Add a little hot liquid to the yolks. This prevents the eggs from scrambling quickly.
- Pour the yolk mixture back into the pan. Cook it for two more minutes. The filling will become thick and glossy.
- Pour the hot lemon filling into the crust. Spread it out evenly with your spatula. Let it sit for a few minutes.
- Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar. Use high speed on your mixer. Add sugar slowly until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the hot filling. Make sure it touches the crust edges. This stops the meringue from shrinking.
- Bake at 350 degrees for ten minutes. Watch for the top to turn golden brown. Remove it from the oven to cool.
Notes
- Separate egg whites while they are still cold.
- Whisk the filling constantly to prevent any lumps.
- Spread meringue on hot filling to prevent weeping.
- Cool the pie completely before you slice it.
- Clean your bowl well before beating egg whites.