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Orange Meringue Pie

Delicious Orange Meringue Pie: A Citrus Dream Dessert

Discover the delightful Orange Meringue Pie, a citrusy dessert with a buttery crust and fluffy meringue that will wow your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 dough Pie Crust Dough Can be prepared ahead and stored
For the Orange Curd
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Feel free to substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch Use another thickening agent if necessary
  • ¼ teaspoon Table Salt Enhances flavor of curd
  • 1½ cups Orange Juice Freshly squeezed juice recommended
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Do not substitute with whole eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Adds creaminess to curd
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest Infuses additional orange flavor
For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure they are at room temperature
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Needed for sweetening meringue

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pie Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • double boiler
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out your pie crust dough into a 10-inch circle and transfer it to your pie pan.
  3. Blind-bake the crust covered with foil and weights for 15 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt, then stir in orange juice and cook until thickened.
  5. Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl, then temper with some hot mixture before returning to the saucepan.
  6. Stir in butter and zest until smooth.
  7. Create meringue by whisking egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until dissolved and heated.
  8. Beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
  9. Pour hot orange curd into the pre-baked crust and spoon meringue over, sealing edges.
  10. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broiler until golden-brown.
  11. Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Great for entertaining, this pie can be made ahead of time. Store in the fridge to maintain freshness.

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