Meringue Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Meringue Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 5-1/2 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature; 2-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour, Sifted, Additional For Sprinkling On Work Surface; 1 pinch Salt; 1 whole Room Temperature Egg, Slightly Beaten; 4 Tablespoons Cold Water; FOR THE LIME CUSTARD FILLING:; 14 ounces, weight Sweetened, Condensed Milk; 1/4 cups Lime Juice; 4 whole Room Temperature Egg Yolks, Slightly Beaten; FOR THE MERINGUE TOP:; 3/4 cups Sugar, Sifted; 1/3 cups Water; 4 whole Egg Whites, At Room Temperature; 1/3 cups Sugar, Sifted

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST:
5-1/2 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
2-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour, Sifted, Additional For Sprinkling On Work Surface
1 pinch Salt
1 whole Room Temperature Egg, Slightly Beaten
4 Tablespoons Cold Water
FOR THE LIME CUSTARD FILLING:
14 ounces, weight Sweetened, Condensed Milk
1/4 cups Lime Juice
4 whole Room Temperature Egg Yolks, Slightly Beaten
FOR THE MERINGUE TOP:
3/4 cups Sugar, Sifted
1/3 cups Water
4 whole Egg Whites, At Room Temperature
1/3 cups Sugar, Sifted

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["For the crust:", "Dice butter and set aside.", "In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt and make a hole on the middle of it. Drop diced butter into the hole and pour the beaten egg and the cold water in. Stir until all is combined. Knead the dough for 1 minute until it forms a ball. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Take to the fridge and let it rest for 1 hour.", "After an hour of chilling remove dough from the fridge, unwrap it and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough into 1/4 inch thickness. You must roll out the dough according to the shape of your baking pan. You may use a baking pan (13"" x 9"") or a round springform pan (8"" diameter). Gently remove the rolled out dough from the working surface and center it in the baking pan. Place in the fridge for 5 minutes. Then, heat the oven to 325 F.", "Then remove crust from the fridge and using a fork, prick the dough several times. Bake for 15 minutes. Then remove it from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool. If you are preparing the whole lime pie recipe right away, do not turn off the oven heat.", "For the lime custard filling:", "In a medium bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and the lime juice until all is combined. Then, add the egg yolks and stir until all is incorporated. Pour this mixture onto the baked crust. Set aside.", "For the meringue top:", "In a medium pot, combine 3/4 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of water. Over a medium heat, bring to boil and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.", "In a medium sized bowl beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 1/3 cup of sugar gradually, while continuing to whip. Whip until the sugar is dissolved. With the stand mixer still on, gradually pour the sugar syrup into it. Whip until the cream has cooled.", "Spread the meringue over the filling.", "With the oven already preheated (325 F), bake the lime pie for 35 minutes or until the meringue golden.", "Crust recipe is adapted from a recipe at Larousse Gastronomique."]

1675

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST:, 5-1/2 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature, 2-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour, Sifted, Additional For Sprinkling On Work Surface, 1 pinch Salt, and more.

Yes, Meringue Lime 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.

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Meringue Lime Pie

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