WOULD YOU EAT THIS BLACKBERRY MERINGUE PIE SLICE 🍇🥧✨
Calling all berry lovers! This Blackberry Meringue Pie Slice is a delightful twist on the classic lemon meringue, combining the sweet and tart flavors of fresh blackberries with a light, fluffy meringue topping. It’s a stunning dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Share this recipe with your friends and enjoy a slice of berry-filled bliss together!
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons ice water
For the Blackberry Filling:
2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Meringue Topping:
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Prepare the Pie Crust:
Make the Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Roll and Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the dough to the pie dish, trim the edges, and crimp if desired. Prick the bottom with a fork and line with parchment paper. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the weights and parchment, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Blackberry Filling:
Cook the Blackberries: In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the blackberries break down, about 5-7 minutes.
Strain the Filling: For a smoother filling, you can strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Return the strained mixture to the saucepan and stir in the butter until melted and smooth. Pour the blackberry filling into the baked pie crust.
Prepare the Meringue Topping:
Whip the Egg Whites: In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in the vanilla extract.
Top the Pie: Spread the meringue over the hot blackberry filling, sealing it to the edges of the crust to prevent shrinking.
Bake the Pie:
Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Enjoy this sweet and tangy Blackberry Meringue Pie Slice, a berry-filled treat for any dessert lover!
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