Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie

By TPMay

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2-cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
• 1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
• 1/2-teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4-teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/3 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl beat egg yolks until combined. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon
peel and food coloring, if desired. (Mixture will thicken.)
Spread lemon mixture in crust. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar with electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Spread egg white mixture over hot pie filling, sealing to edge of shell.
Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3hours. Store in refrigerator.