Description
This Lemon Poppy Seed Meringue Pie offers a fantastic fusion of flavors with a buttery crust, a zesty filling, and a light meringue topping. Perfect for gatherings or a delightful treat at home, this pie is easy to make and sure to impress any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (omit salt if using salted butter)
- ½ cup ice water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider or white vinegar
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup poppy seeds
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- 5 large eggs (yolks for filling, whites for meringue)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 5 egg whites (from the lemon filling)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional for stiffness)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cut the butter into small cubes and freeze for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the ice water and vinegar in a separate cup.
- In a food processor or large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Incorporate the cold butter into the flour mixture until crumbly.
- Gradually mix in the ice water mixture until a dough forms. Flatten and fold the dough two times, then shape into a disk and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface until larger than the pie plate.
- Transfer the dough to an ungreased pie plate without stretching. Tuck the overhang under and crimp the edges.
- Chill the pie crust in the freezer for 10 minutes, then preheat the oven to 365°F (185°C).
- Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or raw beans. Bake for 25 minutes on a larger baking sheet.
- Remove the crust from the oven. Take out the parchment and beans, poke the bottom with a fork, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Chill your pie crust well for the perfect texture.
A dash of cream of tartar in the meringue can help achieve a stiffer peak.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 72mg