Brown Butter Meringue Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, whisking until smooth.

   Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Press the mixture into the bottom of a 20cm (8in) pie dish. Bake for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

   Tip: Use an electric mixer or a whisk for this step.

7. 7

   Add the vanilla extract and whisk until combined.

8. 8

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the meringue powder and confectioner's sugar.

9. 9

   Gradually add the meringue mixture to the egg mixture, beating until smooth and glossy.

   Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.

10. 10

    Pour the meringue mixture over the cooled pie crust.

11. 11

    Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.