Lemon Meringue Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 None Golden Oreos, crushed
4 tbsp butter, melted
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 None egg yolks, plus 6 egg whties
3 None lemons, 2 zested and juiced, 1 cut into thin slices and lemon curls for garnish
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
None None fresh mint leaves, to garnish

Preparation

Combine cookie crumbs and butter then press into a greased pie dish. Chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups cold water, stirring until smooth. Whisk in egg yolks then bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 min. Remove from heat and add 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 /4 cup lemon juice and butter. Transfer to pie crust.
For the meringue topping, whip egg whites, vanilla and a pinch of salt to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining sugar. Increase speed to high and beat for 2 mins, or until stiff and glossy. Spread over filling to cover. Bake for 10-15 mins, or until light golden. Let cool for 30 mins then chill for at least 3 hours.
Garnish with lemon curls, thin lemon slices, raspberries and mint.