Orange Chocolate Meringue Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Prepare a 23cm pie dish and line it with parchment paper.

   Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one by one.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and tartaric acid. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.

   Tip: Don't overmix.

4. 4

   Divide the mixture into two parts. Add the orange juice to one part and mix until well combined. Add the orange zest to the other part and mix until well combined.

   Tip: Make sure the zests are evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Pour the orange mixture into the pie dish and spread it evenly. Pour the chocolate mixture over the orange mixture.

   Tip: Use an offset spatula to create a smooth surface.

6. 6

   Bake the pie for 25 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.

   Tip: Don't touch the meringue until it's cooled.

7. 7

   To make the meringue, beat the confectioner's sugar and unsalted butter until stiff peaks form.

   Tip: Add a pinch of salt to stabilize the meringue.

8. 8

   Spread the meringue over the cooled pie and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

   Tip: Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue if desired.