A Lemon Meringue Pie in a glass pie dish.

Lemon Meringue Pie

Prep time: 25 mins
Total time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 1 pie or 16 bars

Ingredients

  • LEMON PIE
  • 1 package Krusteaz® Meyer Lemon Bar Mix (1 Pouch Each Meyer Lemon Filling Mix and Complete Crust)
  • 3 Whole eggs
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 3 Tbsp Butter, melted
  • MERINGUE
  • 3 Egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

Directions

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly greased 9-inch pie pan or 8x8x2-inch pan.

STEP 2

For Lemon Pie: In medium bowl, stir full pouch Meyer lemon filling mix, water and whole eggs together using a whisk until well blended. Set aside.

STEP 3

Stir crust mix and melted butter until crumbly dough forms. Press dough evenly into bottom of pan. Bake 12-14 minutes.

STEP 4

Whisk filling mixture again and pour over hot crust. Bake 26-28 minutes or until center does not jiggle when shaken and top begins to brown.

STEP 5

For Meringue: Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread meringue over baked lemon pie. Return to oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until meringue is light golden brown. Serve pie warm, or chill if served as a bar.