Heavenly Pie ( Lemon Meringue Reversed)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Delicious Heavenly Pie (Lemon Meringue Reversed) Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

354

Sugar

41g

Fat

14g

Heavenly Pie (Lemon Meringue Reversed) is a twist on the classic Lemon Meringue Pie. Instead of having lemon curd as the base, this recipe has a meringue base with a slightly tart lemon curd topping. The pie is perfect for those who love the tanginess of lemons but prefer a sweeter base. This pie is a great dessert option for family gatherings or dinner parties.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2.	In a bowl, mix together sugar and cream of tartar.
3.	Add the beaten egg whites to the sugar mixture and beat together till stiff but not dry.
4.	Pour egg yolk, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest into a saucepan.
5.	Stir mixture over low heat until it thickens.
6.	Pour the mixture into the pie shell and spread the meringue mixture on top of the slightly cooled lemon curd.
7.	Bake for approximately 25 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.
8.	Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

PROS

Heavenly Pie (Lemon Meringue Reversed) is easy to make and the recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit different occasions.

The pie has a great balance of tanginess and sweetness, perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth.

CONS

Heavenly Pie (Lemon Meringue Reversed) is high in sugar and is not suitable for those on a low-carbohydrate diet.

The recipe requires some patience when it comes to assembling the pie.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lemons are rich in vitamin C and fiber, which can help to support the immune system and assist in digestion.
The consumption of lemons has also been linked to weight loss and improved skin. However, this pie contains sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.

	1 cup sugar
	1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
	4 egg whites , beaten till stiff not dry
	4 egg yolks , slightly beaten
	1/2 cup sugar
	3 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 tablespoon lemon zest , grated
	1 pint heavy cream , whipped