![]() Start off by crushing the cookies into fine breadcrumbs (image1 above). They would give the crust a lovely caramel flavour. If you can get hold of a packet of Biscoff biscuits, you could use those too. South African readers may prefer to use Tennis biscuits, and US readers will probably want to use Graham crackers. You will need 1 x 200g packet of Nice biscuits. If you prefer to make a pastry crust, follow these instructions for how to make a pastry crust below. I used a 9″ dish because that was all I had. If you use an 8″ dish, the pie will be a little deeper. To make the lemon meringue pie you will need an 8″ or 9″ round pie dish. You can get the complete recipe and full instructions for making this easy lemon meringue pie on the printable recipe card at the end of this post. This dessert really is heaven-on-a-plate. What can I say about the cloud-soft meringue, slightly sweet, and beautifully browned from the oven. The filling turns from a thin runny mixture into a thick, creamy filling, right before your eyes.Īnd finally, the topping. When you mix the lemon juice into the filling, something magical happens. ![]() The lemons also help to thicken the filling. The filling is made with a tin of condensed milk, flavoured with juice and zest of fresh lemons, which cuts through the sweetness of the milk, and gives a fresh tangy lemony taste. If you prefer, you can make a lemon meringue pie with shortcrust pastry, and I’ve included the instructions on how to do this further down the post. This recipe uses crushed cookies mixed with butter to form the perfect crust for the tangy creamy lemon filling. Believe me, this is a delicious recipe that is so easy to make and it never fails. ![]() ![]() This recipe was given to me by one of my friends from South Africa, who’s been making it for years. Some recipes just stand the test of time, and this easy lemon meringue pie is one of them. Easy lemon meringue pie Easy lemon meringue pie. ![]()
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