Strawberry Meringue Pie (a.k.a. Lovebird Pie)

The name ‘Lovebird Pie’ comes from the romantic association of strawberries with love and the fluffy meringue resembling bird feathers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Strawberry Meringue Pie (a.k.a. Lovebird Pie)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, British Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Pie crust
• 2 cup Fresh strawberries
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Egg whites
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust and press it into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
4. Pour the strawberry filling into the pie crust.
5. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
6. Spread the meringue over the strawberry filling, making sure to seal the edges.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Meringue Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.