Lemon Cloud Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Sweet and tangy Lemon Cloud Pie recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

330

Sugar

42g

Fat

14g

Lemon Cloud Pie is a delicious and refreshing summer dessert that combines tart lemon curd with sweet mixed berries. The meringue base is light and fluffy, making it the perfect canvas for a variety of toppings. This recipe takes a little bit of skill to make, but the end result is worth it. Served chilled, this pie is the perfect ending to any summertime meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Separate egg whites and yolks into 2 medium bowls, making sure no yolk gets into the whites.
3.	Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites and beat using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
4.	Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
5.	Using a rubber spatula, fold in lemon curd until just combined.
6.	Pour meringue mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and spread evenly to edges.
7.	Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden on top.
8.	Immediately top with mixed berries and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
9.	Serve chilled.

PROS

This Lemon Cloud Pie has a light and airy texture that is perfect for a summertime dessert.

The sweet and tangy flavor combination of lemon and berries is a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This pie can be a little tricky to make, as the meringue can easily overbeat or underbake.

The heavy cream in the meringue makes it high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Lemon Cloud Pie is not the healthiest dessert option, it does contain some nutritional benefits.
Lemons are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which can boost the immune system and protect the body against disease.
Berries are also high in antioxidants and can improve heart health.

	4 eggs , room temp
	1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
	1 pinch salt
	1 cup granulated sugar
	3/4 cup heavy cream
	1 1/2 cups lemon curd
	2 cups berries , mixed ripe
	1 teaspoon confectioners ' sugar , for dusting