Lemon meringue pie
Ballymaloe's lemon meringue pie has a crisp base and a fluffy top
SERVES
12
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
40
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
90
MINUTES
Ingredients
4 ozs (110g) white flour
2-3 ozs (50-75g) butter
pinch of salt
1 egg yolk (keep white aside for meringue)
2 tablespoons cold water approx.
For the lemon curd:
4 ozs (110g) caster sugar
2 ozs (50g) butter
finely grated rind and juice of 2 good lemons
2 eggs and 1 egg yolk (keep white aside for meringue)
For the meringue:
2 egg whites, preferably free range
4 ozs (110g) caster sugar
9 inch round tin preferably with loose bottom





