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Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie is the perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet, fluffy meringue on a buttery biscuit crust.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 packets coconut tea biscuits 200g each
  • 1/2 cup melted butter 115g
  • 2 cans full cream sweetened condensed milk 385g each
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 6 large free range eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch (20cm) fluted loose-base quiche pan.
  • Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the pan. Bake for 8 minutes and cool.
  • Mix condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, and egg yolks. Pour into the baked crust.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes until the filling is just set with a slight jiggle.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add sugar until glossy. Spoon onto the filling and create peaks.
  • Bake for another 12 minutes until meringue is golden.
  • Cool and set for about 3 hours. Cut into generous slices and enjoy!