Egg Pie

Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
Classic French meringue pie with a crisp, golden topping over a sweet custard filling
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Egg Pie

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 106.6

Description

This classic Egg Pie features a delicate balance of rich custard and airy meringue. The base consists of smooth, vanilla-infused egg yolks cooked to perfection, providing a creamy texture that contrasts beautifully with the crisp, torched meringue top made from stiffly beaten egg whites. It is a timeless dessert that feels elegant yet comforting. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a light finish to a dinner party, this pie highlights the natural sweetness of sugar and the subtle flavor of egg without heavy dairy. Simple ingredients come together to create a sophisticated treat that is surprisingly easy to assemble.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Prepare a pre-baked pie crust or tart shell and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites until frothy.
  3. Gradually add the 6 tablespoons of sugar to the egg whites while beating continuously.
  4. Beat the mixture on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form. This is your meringue.
  5. If making the custard filling separately, pour the warm custard into the baked pie shell.
  6. Spoon the meringue over the custard filling, spreading it to the edges to seal.
  7. Use a spoon to create decorative peaks in the meringue.
  8. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden brown on top.
  9. Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to set the filling.
  10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings


Amount Per Serving
Calories 106.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 62.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 22.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 22.8g
Protein 4.1g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: meringue, custard, egg, pie, dessert, french, sweet, baking, vanilla, cream, pastry, tart, classic, easy, homemade, pastry shell, whipped, sugar, indulgent, light
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