Easy-as-Pie Lemon 'Meringue' Recipe
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Easy-as-Pie Lemon 'Meringue'

By: JELL-O 
"A lemon gelatin filling topped with a marshmallow meringue makes a simple and delicious lemon meringue pie."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 35 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Brand Lemon Flavor Gelatin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix wafer crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and the butter until well blended. Press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 5 min.; set aside.
  2. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch in medium saucepan. Gradually add water, stirring until well blended. Bring to boil on medium heat. Boil 8 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add dry gelatin mixes and lemon peel; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour into crust.
  3. Microwave marshmallows and milk in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until mixture is well blended. Refrigerate 15 min. or until completely cooled. Gently stir in whipped topping; spread over gelatin mixture. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 263 | Total Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 by Gina   view full review
Everyone loves this pie! If you are looking for an easy recipe for a lemon meringue pie..this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by MIHAELA   view full review
It was good and simple to make, but I knocked it one star because it is quite time-consuming....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2011 by Angela   view full review
This doesn't much resemble Lemon Meringue Pie. However, it is very good - like a good lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2010 by kitty1   view full review
I thought it was so good
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by rachealvarhola   view full review
Not to bad. Will add more lemon next time.

 

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