Description
Delight your taste buds with these tangy and sweet Lemon Meringue Pie Bars. A buttery crust, zesty lemon filling, and fluffy meringue come together perfectly in this easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Lemon Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Meringue:
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Press mixture into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the Lemon Filling: In a saucepan, whisk granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder over medium heat. Add lemon juice and zest, then gradually add beaten eggs. Cook until thickened. Pour over baked crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over lemon filling.
- Bake: Return to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a citrus blend, add lime zest to the lemon filling.
- Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue for a golden finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
