Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ¼ cups
• Cold unsalted butter - ½ cup
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Cornstarch - ¼ cup
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Water - 1 ½ cups
• Lemon juice - ½ cup
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Egg yolks - 4
• Egg whites - 4
• Cream of tartar - ¼ teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   In a bowl, mix flour and cold butter until crumbly. Press into a 9-inch pie pan.

3. 3.

   Bake crust for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool.

4. 4.

   In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, lemon juice, and zest. Cook until thick and bubbly.

5. 5.

   Whisk in egg yolks and cook for 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared crust.

6. 6.

   In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

7. 7.

   Spread meringue over the lemon filling, sealing edges.

8. 8.

   Bake for 10-12 minutes until meringue is golden brown.

9. 9.

   Cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Facts