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Meringue Pie Crust

Tasty and versatile crust is also gluten-free.

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Bake Time: 1 hour
Yield: 1 pie crust

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely ground
  • 2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
  • 2 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 tablespoon Argo® Corn Starch
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275ºF. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Combine 1/4 cup sugar, almonds and corn starch in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in almond mixture.
  3. Spread or pipe meringue evenly on bottom and up side of prepared pie plate to form a shell. If desired, pipe decorative edge.
  4. Bake 1 hour in preheated oven. Turn off heat. Let stand in oven with door closed 1 hour. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
  5. Just before serving, fill meringue with ice cream, whipped cream, berries or other filling as desired. Top with fruit or dessert sauce. Enjoy!