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Orange Meringue Pie

Irresistible Orange Meringue Pie That Brightens Your Day

This Orange Meringue Pie features a buttery crust, luscious orange curd, and fluffy meringue, creating a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 Pie Crust Dough Homemade or store-bought
For the Orange Curd
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar The key to sweetness in both the filling and the meringue
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the orange curd perfectly
  • 1/4 teaspoon Table Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups Orange Juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 3 Large Egg Yolks Imparts richness
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Adds buttery richness
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest Intensifies orange flavor
For the Meringue
  • 4 Large Egg Whites The secret to fluffy meringue
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for Meringue Stabilizes and sweetens the meringue

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Medium Saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Kitchen Torch

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Orange Meringue Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. Roll out the pie crust, place it in a pie pan, and blind-bake for 15 minutes with weights, then bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden.
  3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and orange juice. Cook until thick, about 7-10 minutes. Temper egg yolks, then mix back in with butter and zest.
  4. Combine egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Whisk until the mixture reaches 160°F (70°C). Whip until stiff peaks form.
  5. Pour hot orange curd into the pre-baked crust and dollop meringue on top, spreading to seal edges.
  6. Brown the meringue using a kitchen torch or in the oven on broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
  7. Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for 1-2 hours before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh orange juice and serve the pie the same day it is made for optimal flavor and texture.

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