Beautiful Meringue Pie Topping
Meringue Pie Topping doesn't have to be so intimidating. This recipe makes a beautiful meringue that's light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth scrumptious!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 22kcal
Ingredients
- 6 teaspoons cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar heaping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, corn starch, and water.
- Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil, constantly stirring the mixture.
- Boil the mixture, constantly stirring, until it thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, and allow the mixture to cool.
- Meanwhile, separate your eggs; you'll need 3 egg whites.
- Beat those egg whites in a mixing bowl until they begin to form peaks.
- Add the cooled sugar mixture and the cream of tartar to the stiffly beaten egg whites, and beat some more, until your meringue begins to form stiff peaks.
- Spread the meringue all over the top of your pie, making sure to spread it all the way up to the edges of your pie.
- At this point, you can form curls with a spoon if you want... I just used my spatula to kinda form a few little curls and left it with a somewhat wavy appearance.
- Bake your pie for at least 15 minutes at 350°, maybe a little longer to ensure that your meringue is cooked through. It will start to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for about an hour. Then refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Sugar: 3g
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