Crisp Meringue Pie Shell
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
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form.
- 3
Add the vanilla, then slowly beat in the sugar until the mixture is very stiff and glossy.
- 4
Spread the meringue mixture in a 9-inch pie plate to form a shell.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
- 6
Turn off the oven and leave the meringue in the oven for 1 hour.
- 7
Let it cool.
- Calories 52.99 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.91 g Low Source
- Carbs 12.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 19.06 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.01 g Low Source
- Sugar 12.61 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.22 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 1.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.16 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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