A no-bake filling is topped with a golden baked meringue in this classic lemon pie that's perfect for parties.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
378 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine sugar, milk, butter, lemon juice, egg yolks, cornstarch, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let cool, about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Fold in sour cream; pour into the baked pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Step 3
Beat egg whites, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue on top of filling, right up to the edge of the crust.
Step 4
Broil in the preheated oven until meringue is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.
Step 5
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.