A delightful twist on the classic lemon meringue pie, this Orange Meringue Pie combines a tangy orange filling with a fluffy meringue topping, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
12min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 30 grams butter
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 4 egg whites
- 4 egg yolks
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 120 ml orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 grams sugar
- 100 grams sugar
- 240 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, mix 200 grams of sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the water, orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the orange zest and butter until the butter is melted.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Step 5
Pour the orange filling into a pre-baked pie crust.
Step 6
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 100 grams of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Step 7
Spread the meringue over the orange filling, making sure to seal the edges to prevent shrinking.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
Step 9
Cool the pie completely before serving.