Strawberry Lemon Meringue Pie

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"If you like lemon meringue pie you'll love this summer strawberry twist!! Simply layer slices of fresh strawberries over our easy lemon filling, top with meringue and bake -"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 (300 ml) can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (regular or low-fat)
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 9 inches baked pastry shells or 9 inches prepared graham pie shells
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄4 cup sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Beat egg yolks. Whisk in sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour into prepared crust.
3. Bake in preheated oven 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350°F.
4. Place sliced strawberries over baked filling.
5. 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 strawberries, sealing carefully to edge of crust.
6. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool. Chill before serving, if desired,.