lemon meringue pies
Tart custard desserts
Lemon meringue pies are desserts consisting of a pastry crust filled with tangy lemon custard and topped with a layer of toasted meringue.
The contrast between the sharp citrus filling and the sweet, airy meringue defines the dish: She brought a lemon meringue pie to the potluck.
The plural form appears in contexts discussing multiple pies or the category generally.
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- creamySmooth and rich
- sweetTasting of sugar
- pastryButtery baked dough
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
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