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    Easy Lemon Curd Meringue Pie

    Published: Jan 30, 2022 · Modified: Sep 19, 2024 by burntapple · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Beautiful lemon curd meringue pie made with crushed vanilla crackers, lemon curd and a billowy lightly browned pillow of meringue on top.

    A delicious easy lemon curd meringue pie filled with lemon curd filling and toasted meringue topping.

    History behind lemon curd meringue

    Lemon isn't just a spring and summer recipe. Lemon and Valentine's Day go together too! This recipe is simplistic with the use of lemon curd. Lemon curd is made with sugar, butter, eggs and lemons. Often you will find it in desserts and spread on toast. Meringue has a deep history as well.

    Lemon lovers, you will want to try our lemon curd recipe and then using it for some lemon curd bars. And if you aren't a huge fan of crust, try making our crust free lemon meringue pie!

    A photo of a delicious and easy lemon curd meringue pie with swirls of meringue on top. The pies are filled with lemon curd filling and topped with puffy meringue.

    Ingredients

    You just need a few simple ingredients for this recipe!

    • Vanilla wafer crackers: Nilla wafers or gluten free vanilla wafer crackers
    • Lemon curd
    • Meringue

    Substitutions

    • Gluten Free: Substitute gluten free crushed vanilla wafer crackers. We like Kinnikinnik.
    • Egg Free: I had a hard time finding egg free lemon curd to purchase but we did find a recipe for simple eggless lemon curd from Mommy's Home Cooking. We also found some eggless meringue powder too! You can find it here from Vor.
    • Vegan: Just follow the substitutions above for an egg free version.

    Storage

    Once your pie has cooled, cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap to prevent air exposure and condensation. Place it in the refrigerator with the meringue side facing upwards. Lemon curd meringue pie should be enjoyed fresh within 3 days. If stored properly, it should still be delicious on the third day, but just know the meringue may start to weep slightly.

    FAQ

    What If My Meringue Starts Weeping?

    If your meringue starts weeping there are a couple of things that could be the issue: Too high of humidity, not beating the meringue until stiff peaks form, not baking it at a high enough temperature, not bringing the eggs to room temperature, omitting the cream of tartar, adding the sugar too quickly or refrigerating the pie while still warm.

    A delicious easy lemon curd meringue pie filled with lemon curd filling and toasted meringue topping.

    Easy Lemon Curd Meringue Pie

    Traci Wennerholm
    Easy lemon curd meringue pie made with crushed vanilla crackers, lemon curd and a billowy lightly browned pillow of meringue on top.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
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    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 333 kcal

    Equipment

    • ramekins optional

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer crackers
    • 1 cup lemon curd

    For the Meringue:

    • 3 whole egg whites room temperature
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 6 tablespoons caster or superfine sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Divide crushed crackers into four different individual ramekins or layer all of the crushed cookies into an 8x8 inch pan.
    • Spread a layer of lemon curd into each ramekin or spread across the pan. Then make the meringue.

    To Make The Meringue:

    • In a mixer, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy. Continue mixing and add sugar one teaspoon at a time, beating until the egg white mixture comes to form stiff, glossy peaks.
    • Remove and top each ramekin or the pan with meringue.
    • Bake at 425 degrees for 9-12 minutes or until meringue is nicely browned. Remove from oven and serve. Optional baking: Instead of baking, turn broiler on and place meringue under broiler for a couple of minutes until browned.

    Notes

    Storing: Allow pie to cool completely before placing in the refrigerator. Pie can be wrapped and stored for several days in the refrigerator. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.3gSodium: 303mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 53gCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword easy lemon curd, lemon curd meringue, meringue and lemon curd, meringue pie, meringue with lemon curd
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