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Grapefruit Meringue Pie

A refreshing and tangy grapefruit meringue pie with a light and fluffy meringue topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for the crust
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water as needed
Filling
  • 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice about 2 grapefruits
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
Meringue
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Pie Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
  2. Stir in egg yolk and enough ice water to form a dough. Roll out and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Make the Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine grapefruit juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and butter until smooth. Pour filling into the cooled pie crust.
Prepare the Meringue
  1. In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  2. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Spread meringue over the filling, sealing the edges. Create peaks with a spatula.
Bake the Pie
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

For best results, use fresh grapefruit juice and ensure the meringue is spread to the edges of the pie crust to prevent shrinking.

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