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Disney Classic Lemon Merinque Pie Recipe

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Ingredients

1 1/2 c water .
5 tbsps unsalted butter, melted .
1/2 c fresh lemon juice .
6 tbsps sugar .
1/3 c cornstarch .
1 c sugar .
1 grated lemon, zest of (about 1 1/2 tbsps) .
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) .
1/4 tsp cream of tartar .
For the meringue .
2 tbsps sugar .
1/4 tsp salt .
5 large egg yolks, at about room temp .
3 large egg whites, at about room temp .
For the filling .
2 tbsps unsalted butter, at about room temp, cut into pieces .
1 1/3 c graham cracker crumbs (from 1 sleeve, or 9 large crackers)

Directions

Step #1 To make the crust:.
Step #2 Break up the graham crackers & place this in a food processor/blender.
Step #3 Process the crackers with the sugar for about 20 seconds, or until the crackers become fine crumbs.
Step #4 Add the melted butter & pulse about 10 times, just until incorporated.
Step #5 (If you do not have a food processor/blender, whisk in the sugar, you can crush the crackers in a zip-lock bag with a rolling pin, then stir in the the melted butter.
Step #6 ) Using your fingers, press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan & up the sides.
Step #7 Be sure to press the bottom thoroughly so that the crumbs are evenly distributed.
Step #8 Set aside.
Step #9 For the filling:.
Step #10 In a medium nonreactive saucepan, stir this together the sugar, cornstarch, & salt until well mixd.
Step #11 Whisk in water & juice.
Step #12 Scrape the corners to incorporate all the dry ingredients.
Step #13 Cook, over med-heat/flame for about 7 mins, stirring constantly, or until the mixture comes to a boil.
Step #14 Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 min, until mixture thickens & generously coats a spoon.
Step #15 Remove from the heat.
Step #16 In a medium bowl, whisk the yolks well.
Step #17 Temper the yolks by whisking in about 1/2 c of the hot lemon pudding.
Step #18 Scrape the warm yolks into the hot pudding, whisking to mix in the yolk mixture before the eggs overcook.
Step #19 Return the lemon pudding to the stove over the lowest heat & stir constantly for about 4 mins.
Step #20 Remove from the heat & add the butter, zest, & vanilla.
Step #21 Stir until the butter is completely melted.
Step #22 Set the filling aside to cool for 30 mins before spooning it into the graham cracker crust.
Step #23 Make the meringue: While the filling is cooling, Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step #24 Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until they hold stiff peaks.
Step #25 Beat in the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time.
Step #26 Continue to beat until very stiff but not dry.
Step #27 Spoon the lemon filling into the graham cracker crust.
Step #28 Smooth with a small spatula or the back of a spoon.
Step #29 Cover up the filling with the meringue, creating peaks & swirls with the back of a spoon.
Step #30 Make sure that the meringue touches the edge of the pie shell all the way around.
Step #31 Bake until the meringue is golden, about 12 to 15 mins.
Step #32 Allow the pie to cool at about room temp for 1 hr, & then put in the fridge until completely cold.
Step #33 To loosen the crust from the pan, carefully dip into a pan of warm water.
Step #34 The butter on the outside of the crust will start to melt, & the slices will come out intact.
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