Meringue Crust

This recipe makes a sensational stiff and glossy meringue that is baked in a pie shell. It can be filled with pudding, custard, ice cream or fresh fruit. Try spreading the meringue with melted chocolate and pile with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

• 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

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.

Step 2

Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Turn oven off, and leave meringue in oven for 1 hour. Cool.