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Magic Lemon Pie

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This Magic Lemon Pie recipe is family-approved, and it promises to leave you wanting more.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (9 Inch Prepared Graham Cracker Crust

Filling:

  • ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 Egg Yolks

Meringue:

  • 2 Egg Whites Room Temperature
  • ¼ tsp Cream Of Tartar
  • 4 tbsp Granulated Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Unwrap graham cracker crust. Set aside.

Directions for the Filling:

  • Add sweetened condensed milk and two egg yolks together in a mixing bowl.
  • With an electric mixer mix the milk and egg yolks together,
  • Slowly add the lemon juice, beating until the mixture thickens.
  • Pour into the graham cracker crust.

Directions for the Meringue:

  • Add the two egg whites and cream of tartar to a mixing bowl.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat until it is foamy. Slowly beat in the sugar.
  • Continue to beat until the mixture becomes stiff.
  • With an offset spatula, even the meringue on top.
  • Check to make sure that the meringue is touching the crust to seal the edges of the pie.

Directions to Bake:

  • Bake at 400 degrees for six plus minutes until the meringue starts to brown.
  • Allow the pie to cool. Place in the refrigerator to store.
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