Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Grapefruit Meringue Pie, a unique twist on a classic dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. This impressive pie features a flaky crust filled with tangy grapefruit custard, topped with a light and fluffy meringue that is beautifully golden brown. Ideal for sunny afternoons or special occasions, this dessert not only looks stunning but also tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant citrus flavor. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a family dinner, this Grapefruit Meringue Pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 single-crust pie pastry (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
- Cream of tartar
- Lemon extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by rolling out the pastry and placing it in a pie plate. Flute the edges and refrigerate while preheating the oven to 425°F.
- Pre-bake the crust for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown, then cool.
- For the filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, stir in grapefruit juice and water, cook until thickened, then mix in egg yolks, butter, and lemon extract.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks are reached.
- Pour filling into the baked crust, spread meringue on top sealing edges, then bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until meringue is golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg