Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

This easy lemon meringue pie recipe is super refreshing and loaded with rich lemon flavor on a slightly sweet graham cracker crust! It makes the perfect summer dessert!

When I think of lemons, I can’t help but think of refreshing summer goodness, like lemon sour cream pound cake or grown up lemonade. But, do you know what especially comes to mind? A refreshing easy lemon meringue pie recipe.

However, since I’ve been really watching my carb and sugar intake over the past several months, this is a lighter lemon meringue pie recipe. That way, I can have a piece without feeling so guilty! Because, you can’t just give up carbs forever. That would be, well, wrong. Just wrong. This is not the first time I’ve gone low-carb, but it is by far the easiest. In the past, when I quit carbs cold turkey, it wasn’t long before I gave up all together. It’s just too dang hard.

So, what am I doing different this time around? First of all, I’m making smarter decisions. I allow myself splurges, sometimes daily. However, these splurges are more moderate. For example, instead of having pizza with a big ole deep dish crust, I order the thin crust. It cuts back on the carbs and certainly doesn’t feel like I’m sacrificing any taste.

Secondly, I want it more. I want the weight loss more than I ever have before. Not because I’m turning 47 this month {three years til 50, yikes!}, or because it’s swim suit season, again, but because I’m tired. Literally. So far, I’ve lost 20 pounds and 2 pant sizes, and it feels great.

So, if you’ve decided to cut back on carbs and sugar like I have, this lighter lemon meringue pie recipe is for you! And, since I’m a lover of and believer in easy recipes, you can bet this version has minimal steps to it.

Follow these simple steps for a deliciously sweet-tart easy lemon meringue pie recipe:

Combine pudding mix and lemon gelatin in a saucepan. Add water and lemon juice.

Combine until smooth.

Pour into graham crust and cover with plastic wrap.

Once set, top with meringue and brown with a torch.

Store the lemon meringue pie in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How easy is that? What’s your favorite lemon recipe?

Lemon Meringue Pie

You will want to make this refreshing lemon meringue pie loaded with rich lemon flavor on a slightly sweet graham cracker crust.

15 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

Yields 8

Author:

Rachel Willis

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Ingredients

For the Pie
• 1 (8 ounce) package sugar-free cook and serve vanilla pudding
• 1 (3 ounce) package sugar-free lemon gelatin
• 2 1/3 cups water
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 ready to use graham cracker crust (or you can make your own)
For the Meringue
• 3 egg whites
• 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• A few dashes cream of tartar

Instructions

For the Pie
1. Combine the pudding and gelatin mixes in a small saucepan
2. Add the water and lemon juice and stir until combined
3. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally
4. Cook and stir 3 minutes longer
5. Remove from heat
6. Allow to cool about 10 minutes
7. Pour into graham cracker pie shell
8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours
For the Meringue
9. Beat egg whites until frothy
10. Add sugar and cream of tartar
11. Beat until stiff peaks form
12. Top pie with meringue
13. Using a butane torch, carefully brown the top of the pie
14. Refrigerate until ready to serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
• Calories 629
% Daily Value*


• Total Fat: 1 g 1.54%
• Saturated Fat: 0 g 0%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
• Sodium: 2357 mg 98.21%
• Potassium: 1281 mg 36.6%
• Total Carbohydrate: 55 g %
• Sugar: 44 g
• Protein: 80 g
• Vitamin A: 0.52%
• Calcium: 82 mg 8.2%
• Iron: 1 mg 5.56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.




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