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 mins
- Cook50 mins
- 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 52.91 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.92 g Low Source
- Carbs 12.76 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.13 mg Low Source
- Sodium 19.28 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.46 g Low Source
- Sugar 12.67 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.59 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 1.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.5 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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About This Recipe
Crisp Meringue Pie Shell is a dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 52.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp Meringue Pie Shell?
- It is a pie recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish or snack.
- What is Crisp Meringue Pie Shell made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Salt, Sugar, Vanilla Extract. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crisp Meringue Pie Shell?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 52.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp Meringue Pie Shell easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
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