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Crisp Meringue Pie Shell

Dessert 🍰Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦

Crisp Meringue Pie Shell delivers a shattering, airy crust with a marshmallow-soft center that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit or silky creams. Lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla, it’s an elegant base that turns simple fillings into a showpiece. Serve for spring brunches, summer desserts, or any celebration where a delicate, cloud-like crust shines.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook50 min
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Crisp Meringue Pie Shell
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form.

  3. 3

    Add the vanilla, then slowly beat in the sugar until the mixture is very stiff and glossy.

  4. 4

    Spread the meringue mixture in a 9-inch pie plate to form a shell.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.

  6. 6

    Turn off the oven and leave the meringue in the oven for 1 hour.

  7. 7

    Let it cool.

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