Fast Microwave Lemon Meringue Pie Recipes

LEMON MERINGUE PIE FILLING (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• In an 8-cup Pyrex measuring cup mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt; add in the egg yolks, half and half cream, lemon juice and food colouring (if using) whisk until blended.
• Place in the microwave and cook on HIGH for about 5-6 minutes or until the mixture is thickened (removing and whisking every other minute to make certain that the mixture is completely mixed and smooth).
• Add in the butter and lemon rind; mix until the butter is melted.
• Pour into a baked and cooled 9-inch pie shell.
• Cover with plastic wrap directly on top of the filling and chill until cooled.

FAST MICROWAVE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• In microwavable bowl add sugar minus 6 Tablespoons for meringue, cornstarch, salt, water.
• Stir and micro on high for 5 minutes till transparent stirring once.
• Temper egg yolks by mixing a bit of hot mixture with them.
• Add lemon juice and rind.
• Add to hot mixture and stir.
• Cook 3 minutes on 70% power.
• Add butter and pour into pie crust.
• Cool.
• In food processor beat 3 egg whites with 6 Tablespoons of sugar adding gradually.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and bake at 350°F until golden.