Omie’s Lemon Meringue Pie – Easy!

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2

Omie's Lemon Meringue Pie - Easy!

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

425

Sugar

28g

Fat

28g

Omie's Lemon Meringue Pie is a dessert that has been passed down through generations in many families. This delicious pie is a crowd favorite at picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings, as it is sweet, tangy, and creamy all in one. The crust is made from crunchy, buttery biscuit crumbs, while the filling is a combination of tangy lemon, sweetened condensed milk, and rich egg yolks. The topping is a fluffy meringue made from beaten egg whites and sugar, which is lightly browned in the oven to give it the perfect finish.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 180C.
2.	Blend Marie biscuits in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
3.	Melt margarine and combine with biscuit crumbs, mix well.
4.	Press crumb mixture into a 20 cm diameter pie dish.
5.	Bake for 15 minutes or until golden, set aside to cool.
6.	In a bowl, whisk together condensed milk and egg yolks until well combined.
7.	Add lemon juice and continue to whisk until mixture thickens.
8.	Spoon mixture into cooled biscuit base.
9.	Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
10.	Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until mixture is glossy.
11.	Spoon egg white mixture over the lemon filling and bake for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
12.	Leave to cool, then chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving.

PROS

Omie’s Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic dessert, loved by many for its tangy yet sweet flavor and light, fluffy meringue topping.

This recipe is easy to follow and does not require many ingredients.

CONS

This recipe requires a fair amount of precision and time to make correctly.

Lemon Meringue Pie is high in sugar and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Lemon Meringue Pie is not the healthiest of desserts, it does have some benefits.
Lemons are high in vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and promote better skin health.
Egg yolks are rich in essential nutrients like protein, iron, and vitamin D.

	1 packet Marie biscuits
	150 g margarine
	1 can condensed milk
	1 cup lemon juice ( freshly squeezed )
	6 large egg yolks
	2 egg whites ( from seperated eggs )
	2 tablespoons white sugar