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A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

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The internet has always been known as a go-to place when one is in need of new recipes, and given the lockdown conditions in many countries, social media platforms such as TikTok have been getting bombed with countless viral food hacks. Although today, we won’t be suggesting to you any TikTok food hacks or new recipes to try out—we surely have something else to offer!

As of recently, the internet’s newest fascination has been lemon meringue pie. Well-known Leeds-based chef James Dempsey, the owner of Blackmoor Dining Room, shared a picture of the pie last month on his Instagram account, and as the picture went viral, it also left thousands of people with many questions as to how such a pie was created in the first place.

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The whole charm of the pie is the fact that the pie is transparent, which is the main reason why it went viral in the first place

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

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Dempsey created a see-through lemon curd that left people wondering how one could come up with such a creation

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

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But as of now, the people of the internet were left without any clear answers, as the talented chef keeps his pie recipe tucked safely under locks

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A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

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Given that, you can always try the pie at the chef’s restaurant, where it is one of the main pieces served on the menu

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

Image credits: jamesdempsey2005

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

Image credits: jamesdempsey2005

As of now, the Leeds-based chef has created a few variations of the pie, but this isn’t the first time one of his food creations has gone viral. James told Bored Panda, “I first went viral in 2016 with the British burrito, then the beans on toast, and now the lemon meringue pie. I don’t see myself as unique—I’m just doing my job with passion. I’m just a chef—I don’t see my work as special, to be fair, and as I mentioned before, I’m just a guy going to work and making a living. I believe myself to have just been lucky with a few bits and bobs.”

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A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

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A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

A Transparent Lemon Meringue Pie By A Leeds-Based Chef Amazed The Internet, And Now People Are Asking For A Recipe

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Diana Lopetaitė

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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C.S. E. 3 years ago

This has been around as long as clear pumpkin pie. You can find the recipe on https://www.tastemade.co.uk/videos/clear-lemon-meringue-pie. They cracked the pumpkin and lemon meringue pies not long after Japanese Raindrop Cakes became big in 2016. Texture-wise, I'd rather have the lemon curd filling than a mouth full of gelatin.

26points

Martha Meyer 3 years ago

I was thinking the same. This must be made mainly of gelatin.

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Ieva Poliščiukienė 3 years ago (edited)

Gelatine. Such inovation. Much secret

18points

Roel Duysserinck 3 years ago

To be honest...i do like the post, but the whole hush hush secret part is a little unfounded and over the top. Clear pies has been around for a long time: this one is beautifull yet no different compared to the recipes you van find

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C.S. E. 3 years ago

This has been around as long as clear pumpkin pie. You can find the recipe on https://www.tastemade.co.uk/videos/clear-lemon-meringue-pie. They cracked the pumpkin and lemon meringue pies not long after Japanese Raindrop Cakes became big in 2016. Texture-wise, I'd rather have the lemon curd filling than a mouth full of gelatin.

26points

Martha Meyer 3 years ago

I was thinking the same. This must be made mainly of gelatin.

6points

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Ieva Poliščiukienė 3 years ago (edited)

Gelatine. Such inovation. Much secret

18points

Roel Duysserinck 3 years ago

To be honest...i do like the post, but the whole hush hush secret part is a little unfounded and over the top. Clear pies has been around for a long time: this one is beautifull yet no different compared to the recipes you van find

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