Meringue Pies

Blueberry Meringue Pie

  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, partially baked
  • 4 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch. Add blueberries and lemon juice, and stir gently to coat berries. Pour into the pie crust.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. When the pie is done, whip the egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in sugar while continuing to whip into a stiff meringue. Spread over the hot filling so that the meringue is sealed to the crust all around.
  4. Bake for 10 more minutes, or until meringue is nicely browned. Cool to room temperature before refrigerating or serving.

Chocolate Meringue

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. To Make Chocolate Custard: In a large saucepan or double boiler combine 1 cup of sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix well, then stir in egg yolks and milk. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has the consistency of pudding.
  3. Stir vanilla extract and butter or margarine into custard. Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
  4. To Make Meringue: In a medium glass or metal bowl whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over chocolate custard, covering completely.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes, until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving.

Coconut Cream Meringue

  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Continue to boil for one minute. Remove from heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the 3 egg yolks. Gradually stir in 1/4 of the hot mixture into yolks. Pour yolks back into remaining hot mixture stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla and coconut. Pour into baked pie shell. Cool in refrigerator.
  3. In a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Slowly add 6 tablespoons sugar while continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over pie and sprinkle with coconut. Brown in hot oven.

Key Line Meringue

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
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  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a medium bowl, blend together condensed milk, lime juice and zest. Mix in egg yolks and whole egg. Pour mixture into crust, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Chill before serving.

Lemon Meringue

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water in a heavy saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/3 cup water to make a smooth paste. Gradually whisk into boiling sugar mixture. Boil mixture until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into hot sugar mixture. Return pan to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon rind and butter or margarine. Place mixture in refrigerator and cool until just lukewarm.
  4. In a large glass or metal bowl, combine egg whites and salt. Whip until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar while continuing to whip. Beat until whites form stiff peaks. Stir about 3/4 cup of meringue into lukewarm filling. Spoon filling into baked pastry shell. Cover pie with remaining meringue.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until meringue is slightly brown. Cool on a rack at for at least 1 hour before cutting.

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