ORANGE CREAM MERINGUE PIE

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I took a couple of old recipes I found, combined and tweeked them and came up with this. Hope you enjoy! **Prep time includes chill time.** Note: Photo borrowed from the internet.

Provided by Christine Whisenhunt

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR PIE:
1 1/2 c milk
3 egg yolks
2 Tbsp corn starch
1/2 c sugar
grated rind of two oranges
pinch of salt
juice of two oranges
juice of half a lemon
1 baked pie crust
FOR MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
6 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp orange extract

Steps:

  • 1. FOR PIE: Scald milk in top of double boiler. In seperate bowl, beat together: egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, salt and grated rind. Add to milk and stir until custard coats spoon. Chill. Add juices and blend. Pour into pie crust. Cover with meringue and shape meringue as desired. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • 2. FOR MERINGUE: Beat egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and extract until stiff peaks form.

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