Ingredients

For the graham-cracker crust:

• 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 8 whole crackers)
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the lemon filling:

• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3 to 4 lemons)
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 3 to 4 lemons)

For the meringue:

• 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

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