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Cranberry Meringue Pie

Cranberry Meringue Pie: Your New Favorite Holiday Dessert

This Cranberry Meringue Pie combines sweet and tangy notes within a flaky crust, creating a stunning holiday dessert that will impress everyone.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 pie dough homemade for flaky texture
For the Cranberry Curd
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries preferably fresh, avoid canned
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for meringue
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar to stabilize

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Roll out your homemade pie dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer the dough into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the corners. Trim any excess dough and prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling. Blind bake the crust at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of fresh cranberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and the juice of one orange. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Blend until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, then stir in the cranberry mixture. Cook over low heat until thickened, around 5 more minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the 4 egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff, glossy peaks form. This process takes an additional 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour the cooled cranberry curd into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly. Dollop the fluffy meringue over the curd, ensuring it touches the edges of the crust.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled pie for approximately 10 minutes, until the meringue is lightly toasted and golden brown. Let it cool at room temperature.
  6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the curd to set and keeps the meringue from weeping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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