Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes plus baking time
Preheat To: 325°F (160°C)
Serving: 6-8 portions

Ingredients:

3 eggs, separated
2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind
1 can (300 mL) Eagle Brand® Regular or Low Fat sweetened condensed milk
½ cup (125 mL) lemon juice
1 (9"/23 cm) baked pastry shell or prepared graham pie crust
¼ tsp (1 mL) cream of tartar
¼ cup (50 mL) sugar
Preparation:

1. Beat egg yolks; whisk in lemon rind, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Pour into prepared crust.
2. Bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
3. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; gradually add sugar beating until stiff peaks form but not dry. Spread meringue on top of hot pie, sealing carefully to edge of crust.
4. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool. Chill before serving, if desired