Ingredients for Lime Meringue Pie
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
- Egg Yolks
- ¼ cup ice water (for crust) + ½ cup water (for filling) + boiling water (for filling - amount to be determined by desired consistency)
- White Sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Boiling Water
- Lime Zest
- Green Food Coloring
- Egg Whites
- Berry Sugar
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How to Make Lime Meringue Pie
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, using a pastry blender or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ¼ cup ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
- Trim and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
- Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dried beans, or rice.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove the weights and parchment paper and bake for another 3-5 minutes, until the crust is fully baked.
- Let the crust cool completely.
- **Make the lime filling:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, and ½ cup water until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup fresh lime juice and the zest of 2 limes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter.
- Gradually whisk the yolk mixture into the lime mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in a few drops of yellow food coloring (optional).
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
- **Make the meringue:** In a clean, dry bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the hot lime filling, sealing the edges to the crust.
- Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
151g
Fat
44g
Carbs
19g
