Description
Grapefruit Meringue Pie is a stunning dessert that perfectly marries the tangy freshness of grapefruit juice with a light, fluffy meringue topping. This delightful pie stands out for its unique flavor profile, making it an exceptional choice for any gathering, from summer picnics to holiday feasts. The buttery, crisp crust acts as the perfect vessel for the creamy citrus filling, while the airy meringue adds an elegant finish. Not only is it visually impressive, but this pie is also surprisingly easy to make, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can create a memorable treat that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
- 1–1/3 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups pink grapefruit juice
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by rolling out dough and placing it in a pie plate. Chill for 30 minutes and pre-bake until golden.
- Make the filling by cooking sugar, cornstarch, grapefruit juice, and water until thickened. Stir in egg yolks and return to heat, then pour into baked crust.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling.
- Bake at 350°F until meringue is golden brown. Allow to cool for one hour before refrigerating for at least three hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg