Lemon Meringue Pie Filling Microwave
Satisfy your citrus cravings with this quick and zesty Lemon Meringue Pie Filling made in the microwave! Perfectly tart and silky, this easy recipe combines granulated sugar, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, and zest for a burst of bright flavor, while egg yolks and butter create a luscious, creamy texture. The microwave technique streamlines the entire process, delivering a thick, glossy filling in just minutes—no stovetop required! Ideal for filling a classic pre-baked pie crust or as a decadent dessert topping, this microwave lemon pie filling is ready in under 15 minutes, making it a go-to for speedy yet impressive desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.33 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch until well combined.
Gradually add the water while whisking to create a smooth, lump-free mixture.
Microwave the mixture on high for 3 minutes, stopping to whisk thoroughly every minute. The mixture should start to thicken.
Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl, then gradually temper them by adding a few spoonfuls of the hot mixture to the yolks while whisking constantly.
Slowly pour the tempered yolks back into the thickened mixture while whisking to avoid curdling.
Add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the filling mixture and whisk to combine.
Microwave the mixture on high for an additional 2 minutes, stopping to whisk every 30 seconds, until the filling is thick and glossy.
Stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Pour the filling into a pre-baked pie crust or use as desired. Let it cool and set before topping with meringue.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 616 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.9 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 163 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
