Do I have to refrigerate a lemon meringue pie?!


Question: Do I have to refrigerate a lemon meringue pie?
I made a lemon meringue pie. Do I have to refrigerate it after it is done cooking or will it firm up without that?

Answers:

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The other folks are right...you should refrigerate it.



refrigeration is recommended to help the lemon curd set, however depending on the recipe it may be okay.

i have always chilled it for at least a few hours. it might ooze.



yes, refrigerate it now and also refrigerate leftovers.



Allow to cool first an put covered into fridge.



yes refrigerating it will make the filling set up



yes especially if there are eggs or any other dairy



Yes, keep it cool.




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