Meringue Crust

This recipe makes a sensational stiff and glossy meringue shell that's baked on a pie plate. Top with whipped cream and berries — delicious!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 53 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form. Add vanilla; slowly beat in sugar until very stiff and glossy. Spread meringue mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form a shell.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Turn the oven off; leave meringue in oven for 1 hour. Let cool.