How To Make Lime Meringue Pie
What better way to get you in a happy mood than having a slice of pie? These baked dishes are perfect for those who can’t get enough of flaky pastries. From an apple variant to a lemon meringue, these pies pastries recipes will satisfy your pie and pastry cravings.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, cornstarch, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
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Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
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Meanwhile, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean, dry bowl until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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Pour the lime filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
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Spoon the meringue on top of the filling, making sure to seal the edges.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until the meringue is lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 210mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 42g
- Protein : 5g
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