The Best Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe Only six ingredients make up this recipe for my best lemon meringue pie. What sets it apart is browning the butter before adding it to the crushed up digestive biscuits. It gives the base a delicious nutty texture. The lemon custard is so simple and very vibrant with lemon juice and zest. This gets baked until set. I then top the pie with Italian meringue, which creates a tall, pillowy meringue topping. Later for weeping baked soggy meringue. You will find the