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Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

In this blog, I will share with you a jello lemon meringue pie recipe that is extremely delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 ½ cups  graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup  granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons  unsalted butter melted

Lemon Pudding

  • 2 packages cook and serve lemon pudding mix
  • 3 ½ cups  whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon  fresh lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons  pure vanilla extract,

Meringue

  • 3 large egg whites 
  • ½ cup  granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon  cream of tartar

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the crust, spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan lightly with nonstick baking spray. Using a paper towel, wipe away any excess grease. 
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl. Just mix until it resembles wet sand. 
  • Fill your pie pan with the crust and press firmly into the bottom and sides - the tighter you pack the crust, the less crumbly it will be! Let the crust freeze for one hour. 
  • during the graham cracker crust setting in the freezer, prepare the lemon pudding. In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together pudding mix and whole milk. For 8 minutes, microwave the pudding, stirring every 2 minutes. 
  • Typically, the pudding is thick and bubbling after 8 minutes - if it does not coat the back of a spoon, continue to cook it for two additional minutes.
  • Whisk in the lemon juice and lemon zest, as well as the vanilla extract. Put a piece of cling wrap directly on the pudding's surface and place it in the fridge until you see the crust set. 
  • After the crust and pudding are chilled, carefully pour the pudding into the crust and spread it out evenly. Put the pie back in the fridge for 3 hours to set. 
  • Making the meringue is the last step before you serve the pie. Bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer over medium heat. Over the pot, place a heatproof bowl, ensuring that it does not touch the surface. 
  • Pour the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar into the bowl. Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes, or until 165 degrees F is reached on an instant-read thermometer. 
  • Place the egg white mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. For 3 to 4 minutes, beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Mix in the vanilla just until combined.
  • If desired, toast the meringue on top of the pie with a kitchen torch. Both plain and toasted, this meringue is delicious!
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