Ingredients:

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch deep-dish pastry shell
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest, finely grated
  • 3 Large egg yolks
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 Large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of tartar
  • 6 tbsp Granulated white sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the 14 oz can of Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1/2 cup of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of zest, 3 egg yolks, and 1/2 tsp vanilla
  3. In a clean glass bowl, beat the 3 egg whites and 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  4. Gradually add the 6 tbsp of granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the meringue is firm and the peaks have turned a rich mahogany brown.
  6. Let it cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour.