World’s Best Lemon Pie Tips
How do you keep lemon meringue pie from getting soggy?
Refrigeration can make this pie get soggy more quickly. Let it stand at room temperature before serving. Also, make sure your lemon filling is still hot when you spread the meringue on top. This will help prevent it from "weeping" into the rest of your pie. Learn more about
perfecting pie crusts.
Does lemon pie need to be refrigerated?
Lemon pie can be set at room temperature for a couple of hours, but it should go into the fridge after that.
Can I make this lemon pie recipe ahead of time?
Lemon meringue pie is definitely best served fresh, but you can keep your pie in the refrigerator for up to three days, loosely covered with aluminum foil. You want to avoid smashing those beautiful stiff peaks! Here's more on
how to master meringue.
Research contributed by Elizabeth Harris
Dough for single-crust pie (9 in.)
Combine 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp. salt; cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add 3-5 Tbsp. ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 321 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.