Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the meringue mixture in a greased pie dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the top is golden.
- Let cool before serving with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the bowl and utensils are completely clean when whipping egg whites to achieve maximum volume.
- This meringue can be served with a fruit topping or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg