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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp Meringue Pie Shell, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 19 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 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 3%
- Protein 0.92 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 12.76 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 16.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 12.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 1.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.5 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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 French 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 French 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.
- Is Crisp Meringue Pie Shell healthy?
- Crisp Meringue Pie Shell has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 52.91 calories and 0.92 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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