Raspberry Meringue Pie Recipe

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Whether my husband and I are hosting a backyard barbecue or a formal dinner, we love treating guests to this raspberry pie. I transport it to potlucks or family gathering in my extra-deep cake carrier so the meringue stays intact.

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Raspberry Meringue Pie Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings
30 15 45

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 extra-servings-size graham cracker crust (9 ounces)
  • 1-1/8 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon cold water, divided
  • 1 can (21 ounces) raspberry pie filling
  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

  • In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in a small amount of mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. remove from the heat; stir in butter and extract. Pour hot filling into the crust.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water; let stand for 2 minutes. In a saucepan, bring raspberry filling and gelatin mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining water. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time on high until stiff glossy peaks form.
  • Pour hot raspberry filling over custard. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 328 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 186 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Raspberry Meringue Pie in Country Woman July/August 2001, p29

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