Meringue Crusted Pie
A crunchy meringue crust with toasted pecans offers a sweet, nutty base for pies, perfect for those craving a light, elegant dessert suitable for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Set oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Beat together egg whites, vanilla, salt, and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in finely chopped pecans.
- Spread the mixture onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake at 300°F for 50 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let the crust dry in the oven for 2 hours.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
428
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
Contains
Milk
Egg
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).