Description
Grapefruit Meringue Pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the zesty tang of pink grapefruit with a fluffy, sweet meringue topping. This stunning pie not only brings a vibrant splash of color to your table but also offers a refreshing twist on traditional desserts. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or celebrating a holiday, this pie is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its unique flavor profile and visually appealing presentation, Grapefruit Meringue Pie is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
- 1–1/3 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups pink grapefruit juice
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare the pie crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake the crust with weights until golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in grapefruit juice and water. Cook until thickened.
- Mix half of the hot filling into egg yolks, then return to the pan and cook briefly.
- Pour filling into crust and prepare meringue by beating egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar.
- Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges well. Bake at 350°F until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack and refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg