Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing taste of Grapefruit Meringue Pie, a delightful dessert that combines the zesty flavor of fresh pink grapefruit with a light, fluffy meringue topping. This pie is perfect for warm days or celebrations, offering a unique sweet-tart balance that is sure to impress your guests. With its stunning presentation and simple preparation steps, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it at your next gathering for a treat that shines with both flavor and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
- 1–1/3 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups pink grapefruit juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake the crust lined with foil and weights until golden brown (20-25 minutes). Remove weights and bake until bottom is golden (about 4 minutes). Cool.
- In a saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in grapefruit juice and water. Cook until thickened. Stir hot filling into egg yolks, mix back, and return to heat until boiling.
- For meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges.
- Bake at 350°F until golden brown (12-15 minutes). Cool on a wire rack for an hour before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg