Toffee Meringue Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery toffee filling topped with a fluffy meringue topping.
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Ingredients
- 200all-purpose flour
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 1 gsalt
- 1 mLpure vanilla extract
- 200 gtoffee bits(chopped)
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
- 10 gmeringue powder
- 6large egg whites(room temperature)
- 100 mLtoffee syrup(optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Avoid burning the sugar.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the flour, salt, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then stir in the chopped toffee bits.
Tip: Chopped toffee can be found in most grocery stores.
- 5
Press the mixture into a 23cm pie dish and smooth the top.
- 6
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Tip: Avoid touching the filling while it cools.
- 7
In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Gradually add the confectioner's sugar and whip until stiff and glossy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for best results.
- 9
In a separate bowl, whip the melted butter until light and fluffy.
Tip: This step helps create a smooth meringue topping.
- 10
Fold the whipped egg whites into the melted butter until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the meringue.
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