Classic Lemon Pie

This is the best lemon pie ever! It is always a hit. It is a family recipe that even those who do not like lemon pie, love. A must try!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 378 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
• 3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

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 3

Fold in sour cream; pour into the baked pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 4

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 5

Broil in the preheated oven until meringue is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.