Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie: A 3-Hour Slice of Heaven
A gluten-free version of the classic lemon meringue pie with a tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping.
- Author: Mira Belle
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine gluten-free flour and butter in a bowl. Cut butter into flour until crumbly.
- Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough forms.
- Press dough into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Beat egg yolks and gradually whisk in half the hot mixture.
- Return yolk mixture to saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and zest, then pour into crust.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over filling, sealing edges to crust.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until meringue is golden.
Notes
- Chill pie for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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