LEMON MERINGUE DESSERT
1 large package of cook 'n' serve JELLO Lemon Pie Filling
homemade prepared pie crust (with some sugar added)
3 egg meringue
This is a long drawn out affair, but oh so scrumptious.
When I make a lemon meringue pie I always find that the pie filling is much more than can be held in a large pie pan, it always seems to overflow and then I can't seal the meringue like it should be to avoid watery filling.
So, I've remedied the dilemma by using a 13x9 oblong cake pan.
The pieces, after it's prepared, can be cut into squares and served as a dessert just like pie, but as a smaller portioned 'bar'.
And I'm not one much for the meringue itself, too sweet for me...so the 3 egg yolks used when following the boxed recipe, is thin and not 'bulky' and overpowering the tangy lemon.
Step by step with a few pictures of the process is below.
Prepare jello lemon pie filling as directed on package
(I use the microwave section, but can be stove top)
While cooking the filling mix to a boil, and cooling for 5 minutes (stirring twice) -- you prepare your own pie crust. (I add sugar to my pie crust mixing to add just a touch of cookie sweetness to the bar)
With damp hands, press the finished crust into the ungreased, oblong cake pan and set in preheated oven to brown lightly. (I never say oven temperatures because convention/convection ovens vary in heat processes AND cooking times-so, lightly browned) Meanwhile, stir your pie filling to keep it from lumping up as it cools.
Once your crust is browned to your tastes and preference, and flaky to the touch, remove from oven and cool.
After cooling, slowly pour the lemon filling on top of the crust, spreading evenly to coat the crust. Again, alow to cool while preparing the meringue.
On the back of the jello package, there are directions for meringue. Follow as shown and when peaks form on the whipped egg white/sugar mix, you're ready to top the filling/crust that has been cooling.
Pop the crust/filling/meringue filled pan back into a warm oven and brown the meringue (about 5 minutes or so, depending on the temperature you have set)
You get this as a result (of course more egg whites can be used to completely cover, but around our house, only hubby likes the meringue, so it's 50/50 for us!!)
REFRIGERATE at least 5 hours before cutting/serving
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13 Comments:
NO Friday Feast today Dear One? WOW! But that lemon merangue pie is a feast in itself! I always remedied the too much filling part by chilling the extra in it's own bowl and EATING it! Quick before anybody else found it! LOL! Your solution works too, of coure!
Thank you SO much for your kind words in my blog this morning! Have a great DAY Dear! Only 3 more days 'til LINGUINI!!! YAY!
I love me some lemon pie!!
:-D
What time does dinner start on Christmas Day? :>))..I'll be right over.
Your lemon dessert looks just scrumptious! Plus you still make your piecrust from scratch! Boy - I stopped doing that when I discovered the Pillsbury refrigerated ones...LOL.
Hubby sent me a LOBSTERGRAM for Christmas which we had tonight. It was heavenly!!! I plan to blog about it this weekend.
Have a merry merry Christmas, dear Wystful. Sending you all that's shiny and bright...
Cheers,
Carol
Mmmmm...I can just taste that! Tangy!
Looks divine....thanks for the recipe.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with friends and family. Lazy Daisy
That looks so onolicious! Thank you for sharing. I miss baking this year. I usually bake all the pies during the holidays, but being away from home, I haven't done any this holiday. I'll do it again next year. All my recipe books are back home.
Merry Christmas! And as we say it back home: Mele Kalikimaka!
Merry Christmas to ya!
Looks tasty. Hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas.
HI Wystful, that lemon pie sounds delicious - specially for those of us who are not supposed to be having sugar! We've cheated a bit over Christmas of course, no doubt we will pay for it later.
Your Christmas display is excellent, love the card - here's hoping you have a wonderful day, full of all the things you would wish for yourself.
love
Della
Yummy!!! My warmest holiday greetings to you and your family.
Cheers!
I absolutely love meringue. The photos just made me hungry. I think I'll go downstairs for something sweet. :)
i make something similar with a meringue topping - it's called queen of puddings... not lemon flavoured though... will definitely have to try out yours...
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