Puerto Rican Lime Meringue Pie Recipe

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Puerto Rican Lime Meringue Pie
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
507
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • for the filling
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) cornstarch ( cornflour)
  • 2 1/2 cups (675 ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups (500 ml) sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
  • for the meringue
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking powder
  • 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice

Directions:

  1. Bake the pie crust in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for about 30 minutes, or according to the package directions, until light golden brown.
  2. Cool and set aside.
  3. Combine the cornstarch and 1 cup (250 ml) of the water in a saucepan and whisk until combined.
  4. Add the remaining water and filling ingredients and whisk to combine.
  5. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick and boiling.
  6. Pour into the baked pie shell.
  7. Beat the egg whites until stiff.
  8. Add the remaining meringue ingredients, beating until thoroughly combined.
  9. Top the pie filling with the egg white mixture, spreading it just to the edge of the pie crust.
  10. Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for about 15 minutes, until light golden brown.
  11. Overcooking will cause the meringue to crack when serving.
  12. Cool and refrigerate before serving.
  13. Makes one 9-inch pie to serve 6 to 8.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 506.63 Kcal (2121 kJ)
Calories from fat 227.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.26g 39%
Cholesterol 82.87mg 28%
Sodium 485.58mg 20%
Potassium 198.54mg 4%
Total Carbs 65.18g 22%
Sugars 0.37g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 8.17g 16%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 27.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 236.45 Kcal (990 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.79g 39%
Cholesterol 38.68mg 28%
Sodium 226.63mg 20%
Potassium 92.66mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.42g 22%
Sugars 0.17g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 3.81g 16%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 12.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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