lemon meringue and coconut cream

Two Classic Cream Pies, One Sweet Success Recipe Overview Feature Lemon Meringue Coconut Cream Prep Time 30 minutes 30 minutes Cook Time 10–15 minutes (filling) 10–12 minutes (filling) Chill Time 3 hours (after baking) 4 hours (refrigerated) Yield One 9-inch pie One 9-inch pie Difficulty Moderate Moderate Shared Base Option: Pie Crust Choose your base

Ingredients

For the Lemon Filling:

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups water
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 4 egg yolks , lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Meringue:

• 4 egg whites
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Filling

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Gradually stir in water and lemon juice.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(116); });
4. Remove from heat and temper the egg yolks : Add a few spoonfuls of hot mixture to yolks, whisking constantly.
5. Return egg mixture to the saucepan and cook for 2–3 minutes more.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon zest .
7. Pour hot filling into the cooled pie crust.

Step 2: Make the Meringue

1. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high until soft peaks form. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });
2. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff, glossy peaks form.
3. Beat in vanilla if using.

Step 3: Assemble and Bake

1. Spread meringue over hot lemon filling , sealing edges to crust to prevent shrinking.
2. Use the back of a spoon to make pretty peaks. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(121); });
3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until meringue is golden.

Step 4: Cool & Serve

1. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
2. Chill for 2–3 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: ~280 kcal ~320 kcal · Protein: ~4 g ~5 g · Fat: ~10 g ~18 g · Carbohydrates: ~40 g ~35 g · Sugar: ~30 g ~25 g