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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

A delicious vegan lemon meringue pie that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup vegan butter cold and cubed
  • 3 tablespoon ice water

Filling

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Meringue

  • ½ cup aquafaba liquid from a can of chickpeas
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and vegan butter. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough forms. Press into a pie dish.
  4. Bake crust for 15 minutes. Let cool.
  5. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Cook until thickened.
  6. Pour filling into the cooled crust.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat aquafaba and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread meringue over the filling. Bake for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden.
  9. Let pie cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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