Perfect Meringue Pie Topping
Elevate your desserts with this delicious meringue pie topping. Perfect for butterscotch, chocolate, lemon, or key lime pies, and even individual puddings or custard.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- Pinch fine salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar, (100 grams)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Recommended Equipment
- Stand mixer or handheld
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until foamy.3 large egg whites | 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Add a pinch of salt and continue beating at high speed.Pinch fine salt
- When soft peaks have formed, with the mixer still running, begin adding the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Once all of the sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste and continue beating to stiff peaks.1/4 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- Check for stiff peaks by lifting the whisk. The peaks should be sturdy and glossy, standing on their own.
- Bake the pie with meringue topping for 12 to 15 minutes at 325°F.
Cool Gradually: Once baked, let the pie cool at room temperature for about an hour before refrigerating. Sudden temperature changes can cause beading (those little sugary droplets) on the surface.
Notes
Note: Eating raw or undercooked eggs can pose a risk for food-borne illness. Cook the meringue topping for at least 12 to 15 minutes at 325°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 36mgSugar: 13gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.02mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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