Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic dessert featuring a bright, tangy lemon curd filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, topped with a billowy, toasted meringue. Its core ingredients typically include lemons, sugar, eggs, butter, and a starch like cornstarch for the filling, with the meringue made from whipped egg whites and sugar. The dessert is widely believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat dessert, with minimal protein. A typical slice provides a good amount of vitamin C from the lemon juice, but is primarily a source of quick energy from sugars and fats, containing roughly 300-400 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	280 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	3 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	110 mg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg

Per 1 slice (1/8 of 9-inch pie, 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved staple of American diner and home baking, representing a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Nutritionally, the meringue topping is a unique, low-fat foam created by trapping air in egg white proteins, which contrasts with the rich, dense filling below.