Mile-High Fig Pie

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A luxurious, airy meringue-topped pie featuring a rich, tangy fig and sour cream custard.
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This decadent Mile-High Fig Pie offers a sophisticated twist on classic fruit desserts, combining the chewy sweetness of dried figs with a tangy, creamy custard base. The filling is made by gently cooking figs with egg yolks, sour cream, and bright lemon juice, creating a smooth and luscious texture that contrasts beautifully with the crisp pie shell. Topped with a towering, golden-brown meringue made from whipped egg whites, this dessert is both visually stunning and incredibly light. It’s an elegant yet comforting choice for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a unique, home-baked treat that balances sweet and tart flavors perfectly.

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Mile-High Fig Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 223.6

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This decadent Mile-High Fig Pie offers a sophisticated twist on classic fruit desserts, combining the chewy sweetness of dried figs with a tangy, creamy custard base. The filling is made by gently cooking figs with egg yolks, sour cream, and bright lemon juice, creating a smooth and luscious texture that contrasts beautifully with the crisp pie shell. Topped with a towering, golden-brown meringue made from whipped egg whites, this dessert is both visually stunning and incredibly light. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet comforting choice for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a unique, home-baked treat that balances sweet and tart flavors perfectly.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Pour boiling water over the dried figs and let them stand for 5 minutes to soften.
  3. Drain the figs thoroughly.
  4. Using kitchen scissors, snip off the stems and coarsely snip the figs into small pieces.
  5. In a saucepan, lightly beat the egg yolks.
  6. Stir in the chopped figs, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
  8. Continue to boil and stir for 3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  9. Remove from heat and refrigerate the fig mixture until it is cool and stiff.
  10. Once cooled, fold in 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind.
  11. Pour the fig filling into the baked pie shell and smooth the top.
  12. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon salt until frothy.
  13. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
  14. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  15. Heap the meringue onto the pie filling, spreading it right to the edges of the crust to seal.
  16. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
  17. Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 223.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.2g19%
Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 15.9mg6%
Sodium 95.5mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g10%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 11.5g
Protein 2.8g6%

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

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