Puerto Rican Lime Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Puerto Rican Lime Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 inches pie crusts, your favorite recipe (or packaged if pressed); Filling; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 4 egg yolks (reserve the white for the meringue); 2 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons butter; Meringue; 4 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh

Servings: persons

9 inches pie crusts, your favorite recipe (or packaged if pressed)
Filling
3/4 cup cornstarch
4 egg yolks (reserve the white for the meringue)
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup lime juice, fresh
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
Meringue
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh

1
Bake the pie crust in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 30 minutes, or according to the package directions, until light golden brown. Cool and set aside.
2
Combine the cornstarch and 1 cup of the water in a saucepan and whisk until combined. Add the remaining water and filling ingredients and whisk to combine. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick and boiling. Pour into the baked pie shell.
3
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add the remaining Meringue ingredients, beating until thoroughly combined. Top the pie filling with the egg white mixture, spreading it just to the edge of the pie crust. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for about 15 minutes, until light golden brown.
4
Cool fully in refrigerator before cutting.

1064

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 inches pie crusts, your favorite recipe (or packaged if pressed), Filling, 3/4 cup cornstarch, 4 egg yolks (reserve the white for the meringue), and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican 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.

Puerto Rican Lime Meringue Pie

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