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Meringue Crust

SUBMITTED BY: Carol 

"This is one of my favorite crusts."
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This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 1 pie crust

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form. Add vanilla, and slowly beat in sugar until very stiff and glossy. Spread mixture into a 9 inch pie plate to form a shell.
  2. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Turn oven off, and leave meringue in oven for 1 hour. Cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 29, 2005 by DENISEMCSE 
Excellent crust - just perfect combination of chewy & crisp. HOWEVER, we must spray PAM in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 24, 2006 by Katie 
This is a great recipe!! I filled the shell with lightly sweetened raspberries and topped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 12, 2006 by THOSJOYCE 
Awesome, FAB-U-LOUS! Easy and perfect. I didn't have cream of tartar and it still came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2002 by MEOSTRESSED 
I tried this because I hate trying to make regular pie crust. I used instant chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 14, 2006 by Nora Bee 
Delicious, easy, and just the right amount of sweetness. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2009 by STERLINGROSE7 
Wish I would have used PAM too but other than that, I filled it with lemon custard and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2009 by tbakercakes 
This was great, filled it with chocolate mousse and whipped cream, and made a winderful dessert. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Meringue Crust

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 54

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 87mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.9g

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