Edited sentence: Lemon meringue pie consists of a shortened, sweet, pastry base filled with tangy lemon curd; topped with fluffy, torched meringue.The crunch of the pastry, while unexpected; ties together this classic dessert and serves as almost a pallet cleanser after the intense flavour of the lemon filling.The final dessert should be tart, sweet and lemony, it should be served cool, just out of the fridge.The sweetness of the meringue sits well next to the sour curd, balancing out the flavours in your mouth