This Blueberry Lemon Meringue is such a refreshing, different pie ! Easy to make and everyone loves it. You always have a winner when combining Blueberries and Lemon
200gramsCookie CrumbsGraham Crackers or Tennis Biscuits ( 7 oz )
6TBUnsalted Buttermelted
3extra-large Eggsseparated
1can397 grams Sweetened Condensed Milk , ( 14 oz can )
½cup+ 2 TB Lemon Juicefreshly squeezed
1tLemon Zestfinely grated
⅛tSalt
4TBCaster Sugar( Superfine Sugar )
Instructions
Place all the ingredients (except half of the Blueberries and the Flour) in a small saucepan – cook over medium heat until the Sugar has dissolved – add the Flour – cook another minute -remove from the heat – stir in the remaining Blueberries – cool and chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator
Pre-heat the oven to 160 deg C (325 deg F) – spray a standard size pie dish with cooking oil
Combine the Cookie Crumbs and the Butter – press into the bottom and sides of the prepared pie dish
Beat together the Egg Yolks, Condensed Milk, Lemon Juice, Zest and Salt until well combined
Pour the filling into the prepared crust – bake for 10 minutes – remove from oven
Beat the Egg Whites until stiff peaks form – add the Caster Sugar by the tablespoon
Scoop the Blueberry Compote around the outer sides (all round) over the Meringue Filling – scoop the beaten Egg Whites onto the middle – overlapping slightly with the Blueberry Compote – return to oven and bake another 10 – 15 minutes until golden brown and set
Remove from the oven, let cool and place into the refrigerator to fully set for 4 - 6 hours
Notes
The Blueberry Compote only takes a few minutes to make therefore try to make it the night before if possible
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Lemon Meringue
Serving Size
1 Slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
337
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
235
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
25
g
28
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.