Lime Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lime Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 cup flour; 1/2 cup cold butter; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon water; Filling; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 3 large egg yolks (you figure it out); 2 teaspoons butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 2 teaspoons lime zest; green food coloring (optional); Meringue; 5 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups berry sugar

Servings: persons

Crust
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cold butter
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon water
Filling
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
3 large egg yolks (you figure it out)
2 teaspoons butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons lime zest
green food coloring (optional)
Meringue
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups berry sugar

1
In a large bowl add flour and cut in butter until crumbly.
2
Mix in yolks and enough cold water to make a smooth dough.
3
Wrap in plastic and chill for 15 minutes.
4
Roll out and line a pie plate, pre bake in a 400* oven for 15 to 17 minutes.
5
Use weights or rice or beans.
6
Filling-------------------.
7
Combine sugar, cornstarch, water and lime juice in a medium saucepan.
8
Whisk until smooth.
9
Stir in yolks and butter until well combined.
10
Gradually add boiling water.
11
Bring mixture to a boil.
12
Reduce and simmer for 1 minute.
13
Remove from heat.
14
Add zest and food coloring if using.
15
Mix well.
16
Turn into the cooled pie shell.
17
For Meringue------------------------eA.
18
Beat whites until stiff peaks form.
19
Slowly beat in sugar until dissolved.
20
Spoon meringue onto filling.
21
Bake in a 350* oven for 15 minutes or until meringue is light brown.

2135

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup cold butter, 2 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Lime Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lime Meringue Pie

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