The BEST Lemon Meringue Pie

This zingy lemon meringue pie rests in a crisp and flakey homemade butter crust and is topped with a mound of light as air Italian meringue making for an easy to make but very special treat!
Full Recipe: preppykitchen.com/lemon-merin...
This pie is a lemon-lover’s dream come true! Tons of zing and a perfect balance of sweetness and textures in each bite. I loved this recipe with a homemade butter crust but you can make a crushed cookie or nut crust if desired.
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[@callmeeangie7583]

Lemon Pie Crust: -2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (300g)
-4 tbs granulated sugar (36g)
-1/2 tsp sea salt 3g -1 cup unsalted butter (225g, chilled)
-4 tbs ice water (60mL)
-1 egg for the egg wash -1 tbsp cream for the egg wash Filling: -5 egg yolks -1/4 tsp kosher salt (2g)
-1/4 cup corn starch 50g, plus 1 tablespoon extra for a firmer filling if desired. -1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (250g)
-2 tbsp lemon zest add more if you want extra zing! -3/4 cup lemon juice (177mL) -1 1/4 cup water (296mL)
4 tbsp unsalted butter (57g) Meringue: -1 1/3 cups sugar (266g divided) -1/3 cup water (50g) -4 egg whites -1/4 tsp salt -1/4 tsp cream or tarter -1 tsp vanilla extract Thank me later🙃🍋

[@pddaps9636]

Omg thanks

[@liamdelaosacruz6351]

Thanks

[@tasnimtabassum785]

Forgot the vodka

[@callmeeangie7583]

@@tasnimtabassum785 oops lol

[@deebee1326]

@@callmeeangie7583 But his recipe in the description only has the method not amounts, so still thank you! Haha

[@jasonbronson6440]

This man is by far my favorite baker of all time.

[@heatherzeller8014]

jason bronson meeee tooooo!!!!!

[@kellymidmore4701]

Me too

[@mattdale8675]

Mine is snoop dogg

[@amadanoemibaltazar6822]

I know I’m so mad I didn’t discover before

[@christineriley5697]

Yes!!

[@ZAPPABABURUUU]

You didn't even HAVE to give us your crust tutorial within THIS video, but you did...and for that, I am grateful. Definitely subscribing.

[@lifewithkinza2761]

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[@evilganome]

When I was working in a bakery we used to "paint" our dessert pie shells with hot, strained apricot jam, or current jelly depending on the filling and letting it cool before filling. Needless to say, this trick was only for filled pies, not for baked fruit pies. It acts as a barrier and helps keep your crust nice and crisp.

[@razanekhafaja3695]

I used to do this as well , when i used to work in a bakery

[@orlaboland4969]

Thanks for the tip🌻

[@zpitfiyer]

I find that if you dry mix the sugar and cornstarch first, it helps with having no lumps of cornstarch.

[@lemon_boii1074]

Oh, thanks!

[@firstenforemost]

Dry mixing the sugar and cornstarch is best. Second best (if you forget and add the lemon juice to the sugar before adding the cornstarch) is adding a small amount of the lemon juice to the cornstarch in a small bowl first. This will allow you to dissolve the cornstarch without having to search for lumps. Then add it into the pot.

[@marissamoore740]

Thank you!

[@ricardopena7333]

Made two of these pies for Easter. They were a hit! Thank you John. My boyfriend's grandma was so impressed she gave me some of her and her mom's pie recipes. You gave me a billion bonus points. Thanks John! 💖 🥧

[@yazziethebaddie]

thats sooo cute

[@shaybailey6779]

I’m literally hoping for this same exact situation to play out for me this weekend! Easter is in two days and I’m making this pie (it’s my boyfriend’s Mina’s favorite kind of pie)… they give me recipes all the time but maybe something new will come up!! 🤞

[@mikencrew8885]

YOOOOOO!!! Preppy!! I just made this pie with my Meyer lemon tree that we planted 2 years ago. We had 5 lemons come out this year. Used them to make this pie. Oh my GOODNESS!!! It was the best lemon meringue pie I have ever eaten and made. Great job my brother. Y’all this recipe is legit!!!!

[@ifmakeupcouldtalk]

I made this pie two days in a row!! It went that fast. You have such a clear and informational way of explaining the process. Thank you for being such a joy!

[@Smanthamclean]

Nobody tells the cups and grams thank you for that 😊

[@augustslippedaway310]

Juhana Obe

[@leonardopistolato9775]

Joy of Baking does, too!

[@BeatrizMcLean]

Agree!!!😎

[@tamarakennedy4976]

Yeah usually they tell you to go to their website for the full recipe...I love John because he's real ,funny as hell, relatable and well....he admits to eating copious amounts of swiss meringue buttercream frosting before frosting anything...thats my kryptonite ....buttercream fluffy buttery and vanilla deliciousness...lol

[@highlightedreply8838]

@@leonardopistolato9775 ...I WAS about to say!!!

[@JoeHollywood22]

John, I had 2 heart attacks 13 days ago, 2 stents put in. Great doctors here in Los Angeles. Calling the ambulance saved my life. I'm SO THANKFUL for a 2nd chance at life. And am happy to come here bc you always make me smile and I need some happy right now:) This pie looks very delicious.

[@JoeHollywood22]

@Michael Armenta Sr. thank you very much. Slowly healing. Glad to be alive:)

[@rizzy6087]

Here are a few tips if you guys wanna make dis If you don’t have a food processor, you can totally use a kitchen aid stand mixer, works fine Don’t have vodka? Use some more water/butter Don’t have that pie crust bowl? I used a cupcake tray to make mini pies and they turned out just fine DO NOT put the amount of sugar that John puts in the meringue. It will make it WAY TOO SWEET (if u like it it very sweet then sure use that much but if it’s too sweet just remember it was ur fault) Use about 3/4 of a cup in the meringue because you will add another cup later in with the syrup. If u don’t have a thermometer then don’t worry! Just keep it on the heat for about 1-2minutes after it starts boiling and the bubbles are as big as Johns

[@Gwantsa368]

Rizzy Playzz thank you ❤️

[@rizzy6087]

Gvantsa Korkia np

[@strawberryjack9581]

Rizzy Playzz Thank you for the tips 😋

[@rizzy6087]

Strawberryjack np

[@ohmyquack]

OMG TYSM

[@Zhisatuangie]

I just made it and my husband is eating the leftover curd by spoon. That's how delicious it is. Thank you and much love from the Netherlands ❤️

[@marycarter3835]

I did too...too good to waste

[@marycarter3835]

I did also eat every last drop

[@lifewithkinza2761]

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[@janicemccowan4369]

Boy oh boy this brought back memories of my Mom's Lemon Meringue Pie, which I absolutely loved!! This is a really great summer treat. Great video. Thanks for the memories!

[@nadinecolbath5584]

My mom used to make a Lemon Meringue Pie! I haven't had one since she passed away. I will have to try making one myself. I've never made one before. I guess there's a first time for everything!!!! Thanks, John!!!

[@donnalynn2]

I just love watching you. You actually broke a yolk! I have never seen a profesional or any youtube person break a yolk. Thanks for showing us you mess up too. Makes me feel like I'm not such an idiot sometimes! I also love it when you lick the spatula!

[@toecutter7349]

My third pie. Wow. Started it Friday afternoon, the crust and filling. Chilled it overnight. Made the meringue Saturday. And the finished pie was amazing! Pumpkin pie is on tap for Christmas dinner!

[@tubamansmom7012]

Looks delic! My mom's fav. When she was going through chemo, she lost her tastebuds but for some reason she could taste lemon meringue. It was the one thing that made her day and we made sure she had it every day. FYI-shes been in remission for a very long time but still LOVES this pie!

[@caitlinroberson6623]

Such a perfect summer recipe! Will definitely have to make this!!!

[@rangers9848]

I’m the pastie queen in my family. Pie crust used to terrify me. Every fall my mom and I would get together on a weekend and make pasties for the winter. She would do the crust (pie crust) I would do the filling. We made a great team until 2004. She was diagnosed with lung cancer and was on oxygen. She still wanted to do our pastie weekend. She could on,y walk me through it. Little did I know she would be giving me the greatest gift. I was thrown into crust making. The first few were a disaster. But by the end of the weekend I was hooked. Now I love making pies. Up until last weekend I had never made a lemon meringue pie in my life. Like when mom showed me the first one was a disaster…it was soup. Second one was a little better…but I had hives and cold sores…apparently I’m a little allergic….but that didn’t stop me. Four days later, armed with Benadryl, my third lemon meringue pie was near perfection. But now I want different crusts. I like your butter vodka crust. My pastie crusts have vinegar in the which makes them flakey. For this last lemon meringue pie I put lemon extract in the crust. But I wonder how great it would be if you replaced the vodka in the crust with Italian lemon cello? I’m going to make one for Mother’s Day and share it with my favorite aunt who is Italian (she married into our family which is mostly German…but we love her cooking), I will let you know. I love your videos too by the way.❤️

[@christineriley5697]

Made this yesterday for Mother's Day. Absolutely fabulous! Another spot-on receipe from Preppy Kitchen! Thanks so much. Your recipes always so reliable. Definitely 5 stars!!

[@nargizarzu6315]

All your recent recipes are really hitting the spot for me! Can't wait to recreate

[@madampolo]

I'd like to thank you for showing how to make the lemon filling, something I have not been successful at. It's why I always used canned filling, which is very good by the way. I heat the filling in the microwave before adding to the cooked shell. I'll be trying this method to make the filling now that I've seen the video. Thank you for making the vid!

[@SuzetteG316]

What a lucky day it was for me when I found John and his youtube videos! This guy is hilarious, genuine and makes the best desserts ever! Thanks John!

[@Onehundredpounds]

I've tried tons of preppy kitchen's recipes and each one is an absolute hit. this lemon meringue pie is no exception! thank you king!

[@cynthiadeslauriers2978]

My Mom’s favorite ~ will make this in memory of her for her birthday 🎂 October 9th .

[@madebymakena5602]

I made this pie and this was the first pie I have ever enjoyed! It was easy to make and delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe and make against! 🍋 😊

[@adelag396]

I appreciate so much the fact that you give it also in grams !!! Thank you !

[@bm3823]

I made this pie yesterday and it was the best I’d ever made. Let the curd chill over six hours then added the Italian meringue. Makes a lot of meringue and it was so silky. Thanks for the great recipe!

[@dbarnes66]

OMG! John, I did it. I made my first lemon meringue pie. Well, actually I have not made the meringue yet because I'm following your instructions and will make it and add to the pie tomorrow. The filling is absolutely delicious. It is tangy and sweet but not too but not too much of either. It's perfect. THANK YOU for sharing yet again another delicious masterpiece! I'm going to comment and rate this delicious pie on your website. 🥰

[@traciebabich657]

Me too

[@andreamoro8543]

Congrats!

[@optimistic4351]

how.. It didnt wanna thicken up for mine, i used 4 tablespoons and i tried to fix it with like 5 more tablespoons. I think it's because he doesnt exactly measure his ingredients

[@optimistic4351]

4 tablespoons of cornstarch i mean

[@TheThaiTeam]

@@optimistic4351 50 grams of cornstarch.

[@reedphionah2906]

Who noticed that he can actually mention the pie crust recipe in he's sleep? That's amazing!!

[@MrJasoon13]

Just made it today and I must say, it is a great lemon pie ! It holds its shape very well and taste really good. Thank you for the recipe, I sure will make it again in the future.

[@joankilburn2462]

Beautiful job. I FAVORITE dessert of all time. Thank you.

[@PhoenixRiviera]

I just discovered your channel and I love everything about it!

[@bendis9611]

Me: I should start a diet John *shares a lemon pie recipe

[@oh-ohstinky5819]

I don’t think it’s that unhealthy ^0^

[@EK-gt2xf]

@@oh-ohstinky5819 depends on how much you eat

[@B0o0o0o0o0o]

Dieting's for quitters

[@usapanda7303]

Same bro, this guy always gives me reasons to cheat on the diet! hahah

[@artisticcsagee0]

No more diet for you 😈

[@NathalieFishy]

I just made this yesterday and it really is the best perfect and easy to follow lemon pie recipe out there. First attempt at it and it came out perfect? thank you so much. I will definitely be making this again!!!

[@constancedubois3326]

I made it for my daughter's birthday. She's a pie girl. It came out perfectly. Thank you so much! It was the BEST lemon meringue pie that I've ever had in my LIFE.

[@pureluck8767]

Between this channel and the joy of baking channel, I’m going to gain so much weight! Love them both!

[@chiquitalatinafun]

Made this for my sons bday last week and the whole family loved it. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

[@nataliewinik5104]

Just made this and it’s absolutely delicious. Thanks!

[@sandrastewart1156]

This is by far the best lemon meringue pie recipe I have found

[@mattymattmattmatt71]

That looks aaaamazing! Love your videos! You obviously love what you are doing...makes it much more enjoyable to watch!!

[@sheiladeoliveira8544]

Ganhou mais uma inscrita 😃👏👏👏

[@trueleyes]

Where has this Italian style of Meringue recipe been all these years of my pie making. Boy is this the Best Meringue recipe I have ever had the pleasure of making and my family just loves it. I also recently purchased a kitchen torch for my Crème Brulee so this goes Great with my new Meringue recipe. Thank You very much CHEF.

[@maggiemay3017]

I've always been intimidated by lemon meringue pie, but it's my brother's favorite. I made your recipe yesterday from your blog and it came out beautifully...just now watching you make it would've given me more confidence when I was making it, but next time I won't feel so scared! I never made Italian meringue before, everyone loved it! Thank you!

[@fayouhaaa]

I tried your chocolate mud pie yesterday and it was amazing 😍 new subscriber and I'm totally in love with your videos and personality ❤❤❤ love from Lebanon.

[@PreppyKitchen]

So happy you liked it.

[@mayeshaahmed5161]

I'm never gonna end up making it I'm just watching cause i love his presentation so much GOD

[@joshuatree1886]

LOL

[@sheilabundren2037]

Omg, I love lemon anything. Thanks for sharing.

[@dorisbarnes5618]

That's so much for all of the help you give us

[@wandalizcortes8578]

Hey John, it’s easier to separate eggs when cold. If they are warm or room temperature they yolks break easier! I learned the hard way making macarons.

[@carminamejia9232]

Yes but the whites dnt turn good for the merenge

[@EmoGeek2a2]

the way he cut the lemon give me anxiety somehow

[@rui2565]

Me too

[@mrsmadtux]

I feel that way watching him separate the egg yolks...I’ve seen a couple of his videos now and he always breaks one yolk by doing it with his hands like that. 😖

[@vanessalei6079]

Ahhhh same

[@Ah-tb9eg]

This comment made me get anxiety from watching him cut the lemons

[@adam8822]

oh yeah Im hearing you i would have no finger tips left :-)

[@MarthaReynoso]

I love Lemon Meringue- one of my favorites! Almost lemon anything LOL!

[@sweeteniaindira5242]

The best! Your recipies are always accurate! Thanks for sharing ❤️.

[@ivorputnam5958]

This mans videos are always such good quality. He speaks so beautifully. I love the way he throws in jokes and comes across as a regular nice guy xx

[@astonishingaquarius1786]

Omg my favorite besides key lime pie! That looks delicious! 😋

[@BovineBoba]

Love his energy. ☺️✨Pie looks awesome!

[@lindaboyce3182]

You are just Amazing do not stop what you are doing PLEASE! Such a Blessing for all of us for you to share your gift!

[@junbecks]

John, i crack my eggs while theyre still cold. I think that helps with the separation. Cover and let come to room temp.

[@hypnhoticpoison]

This lemon curd is the best I’ve ever tried, I use less butter at the end though

[@caracaplinger1860]

My grandma made lemon meringue pie for me at holidays because I don't like pumpkin or pecan pie. Every time I make it, I am reminded of her. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@sunnybayliss3221]

I'm a lemon fiend...and this filling is the BEST!!! I probably put a little extra zest, but it was so perfect. I used it in both a full sized pie, which sliced beautifully, as well as in individual tarts. Perfect silky texture, epic lemon flavor!❤❤❤

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hi Sunny, I'm so pleased you liked the pie!!!!

[@Nadia-pf7kc]

Hi, i just made this this afternoon! It worked really well, this is my 2nd time making lemon meringue but your recipe is much better than the one i used before. Can i ask, how would you tone down the lemonyness in the curd? My mum has sensitive teeth so she doesnt like how potent it turned out. Would i add more water/ less lemon juice? Would that affect the firmness of the curd? Please let me know, thank you!

[@lissymaree9559]

Hi Nadia, I know I'm a little late but you could try a mixture of different citrus fruits. Maybe try 3/4 lemon and 1/4 lime or orange.

[@RubyTwilite]

Add less lemon zest.

[@arleneperez7585]

This is one of my favorite desserts, it hurts that in my country (Venezuela) is so difficult to prepare, the ingredients are very expensive for the common population, you are blessed,thanks for sharing your delicius recipes.:)

[@wilfredocisneros]

i was just thinking the same !!!

[@Metalblowing]

ok man... i'm doing this over the weekend. For 11 minutes, this is awesome in level of details. Cheers!

[@francesfarrugia2526]

Thanku for Ur super fantastic receipies

[@RubyTwilite]

Don't you have to bake it once you top it with meringue to cook the meringue?

[@SpikeyTech]

No, because it's an Italian meringue, where the egg whites are cooked by the hot sugar syrup and stabilized with the acid (cream of tartar)

[@jadesjourneytomcgill]

I made the pie yesterday and I’m so proud ! It tasted so good 🤤 but I missed up the meringue... My sugar became caramel at 180 degrees. Anyway, thanks for sharing this recipe. Btw : I’m French 🇫🇷

[@stephanydasilva6315]

I love the cup measurements AND the scaling of the recipe. Possible for all bakers and baker enthusiasts

[@Mamachis96]

Made this recipe last weekend and OMG! It was sooo good! Thank u thank u so much! Everyone in my family enjoyed it 🥰🥰

[@mafegomez1150]

idk why but i feel he's the Bob Ross of baking and cooking he's just always so positive

[@rizzy6087]

Mafe Gomez idk why I see this comment everywhere

[@priya.pal3]

0:10 "It comes together in a snap" Me- Thanos is that you......

[@andrewkeegan3008]

Right - every video he says that...must be different definitions of 'snap'

[@tonimatthews9314]

You're always on point with your videos!! I've never had a mishap with any of your recipes, thank you so much for sharing your gift with us ❤

[@johninitaly]

Made this yesterday for a dinner party. It was gorgeous and a huge success.

[@angelac1316]

yum! One of my favs! Next up- Key Lime ... pleeeaaase ;)

[@jocelynabrego2058]

Thanks to this recipe I now have the best lemon meringue pie in my family! ...sorry Grandma.

[@ken-tz1fx]

omg i love your teaching THANK YOU and you and your family be safe .

[@leevastigree1]

Just made this pie! Absolutely delicious!

[@stevendegliangeli7640]

I had an issue with someone about lemons. They are not all the same. I have tons of lemon trees on my orchard in the beautiful island of Sicily. If you have ever had the lemon we call cedro, you will never forget it. Sweet and tart at the same time. Ciao Bello.

[@AndySaenz]

He’s like the Harry Potter of the culinary world! His food looks magically delicious.🤓💫⚡️

[@meenakshyat1687]

I feel like he is a Hermione

[@doracutini6860]

My favorite pie! And teacher , perfection 🤩😋

[@kimberlygood-kester2706]

I love meringue too. This looks amazing!!

[@wendyjenkins1559]

At least he's honest about the eggs he even cursed lol that was hilarious!😂😂😂

[@madampolo]

To make a meringue pie, always make sure your filling is very hot. To do this, heat the filling it in a bowl in the microwave to get it hot. Make sure your meringue is ready when you pour the hot filling in the cooked shell. The hot filling will prevent the meringue from weeping and turning to water beneath it. Spread the meringue all the way to the edges. Make sure it touches the edges or you will end up with a hockey puck in the center of your pie. In an oven set to 325, place the pie and watch it. Shoot for 20 minutes to brown your meringue and COOK it! I'm 70 years old now, and this is how my mother taught me to make a meringue pie. I guess this goes back maybe 100 years, and it always ends in success.

[@rebeccaiop9061]

Thank you for thr tip!

[@AmericanBaker]

This looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@thescientist5875]

That’s the first video I watch of you & I feel like you’re such a wholesome person & this recipe looks so delicious

[@Rose-lz2et]

Is the lemon filling tangy and sour instead of just sweet, bc that would pair really well with the sweet meringue

[@tamarakennedy4976]

Hence ...the ...recipe.....lemon.....tart and sweet and lemony and the meringue lightly sweet clouds gently napping atop the thick smooth yellow sweet tart citrus curd....lemon zest with lemon oils and a nice tid bit bite ...nomnom.

[@xolio1993]

@@tamarakennedy4976 Lol

[@monse9471]

"This looks fine considering its going to get all covered up"😂😂

[@lissymaree9559]

That's what I tell myself about my gut 😂

[@GordonCunningham]

Thanks so much for this video and recipe. Its my Dad's (78) favourite cake and I made for him for Easter. He was blown away!

[@bronxo6647]

Thank you for sharing the measurements in cups as well, much appreciated sir 🙏

[@bronxo6647]

By the way, I'm eating (store bought, unfortunately) lemon meringue as I watch this 🍋

[@peshgirl]

Remember that International Pi Day is 22nd of July! You gotta do a special pie for that day!

[@sumyungai1]

i just learned what this day was. to pass it on: this is Pi approximation day, because the fraction 22/7 is a close approximation to Pi that was commonly used.

[@90sbabe47]

I thought pi pie day was on the 14th of March?

[@90sbabe47]

Oh nvm. 22 over 7. Lmfao I'm not complaining. Two international pi pie days are better than 1

[@peshgirl]

@@90sbabe47 ah, but March 14 is National Pi Day, because most of the world writes the date dd/mm, very few countries write it mm/dd like we do here in the states. I point it out because a) he's been making an effort to be more international with his measurements and b) my birthday is July 22nd.

[@90sbabe47]

@@peshgirl ahhh. I gotcha now. I always found it funny how some countrys go mm/dd/yy, but here in Australia we go dd/mm/yy. Other than that pie is great and we all need an excuse to eat some lmfao. And happy birthday for the 22nd :)

[@riley2235]

Danielle: splash if vanilla Me: Adds in Half The Bottle Of Vanilla... oops 🤷‍♀️

[@rizzy6087]

Rebecca Danielle? Bruhhhh

[@cindyhappel7376]

Thank you for sharing this recipe!

[@rochellm2983]

Making it todaaaaay yay! Thank you for the recipe!!

[@cookiemonster5303]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I tried Gordon Ramsay's version a night ago and it completely failed. I’m definitely going to try this

[@zaraashenbrener8475]

If you look in all his thumbnail pictures, he's always wear a checkered shirt😂

[@patrickross4875]

thank you! for not having a bunch of quick shots, close ups, just nice and easy

[@user-fx1wg9hx7e]

Φανταστικο!!!!!!!!μπραβο

[@MikeJW358]

Every time John uses a knife on something he is holding my worry level spikes. If he's talking at the same time it rises off the chart. It's not that I think he is clumsy...let's just say there are an awful lot of oops moments in his delightful videos.

[@ichigopockychan]

He hasn’t cut himself yet on camera. But yes, he’s surprisingly clumsy, which adds to his charm. One of these days that man is going to slip on a puddle and hurt himself...

[@facundomartinezhidalgo8669]

I thought Keanu Reeves was my man crush. I was wrong. Is you and those amazing recipes. Thanks for this

[@mariebellmoran548]

😏

[@artelee8145]

Just try this receipt and it work out GREAT and yummy

[@annthomas9634]

What a great class! I appreciate the gram measurements. Thank you so much :)