LEMON MERINGUE BLUEBERRY PIE

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Berry     Citrus     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Thanksgiving     Blueberry     Lemon     Fall     Summer     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Lemon curd and mousse
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
9 large egg yolks
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
Blueberry compote
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (from two 1/2-pint containers), divided
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon all purpose flour
Crust
1 Tender Pie Crust dough disk
Meringue
3 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • For lemon curd and mousse:
  • Whisk sugar and cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Gradually add lemon juice, whisking until cornstarch dissolves. Whisk in yolks. Add butter. Cook over medium heat until curd thickens and boils, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes. Transfer curd to medium bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of curd. Refrigerate at least 1 day. (Can be prepared 5 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Fold 3/4 cup lemon curd into whipped cream 1/4 cup at a time. Chill lemon mousse at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours. Keep remaining curd chilled.
  • For blueberry compote:
  • Combine 3/4 cup blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, grated lemon peel, salt, and cinnamon in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup blueberries. Transfer compote to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep compote refrigerated.)
  • For crust:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Roll out pie crust disk on lightly floured surface to 13 1/2-inch round. Transfer crust to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Trim overhang to 1 inch. Fold edges under and crimp decoratively; chill 30 minutes. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake crust until sides are set, about 20 minutes. Remove foil and beans from crust. Bake crust until golden and cooked through, piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 20 minutes longer. Transfer crust to rack and cool completely.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups of remaining lemon curd over bottom of crust. Using slotted spoon and leaving most of juices behind, spoon 3/4 cup blueberry compote evenly over curd. Drop lemon mousse in dollops over blueberries; spread to cover berries completely. Using slotted spoon, spoon remaining blueberries over mousse. Chill pie while preparing meringue.
  • For meringue:
  • Whisk egg whites and sugar in large metal bowl to blend. Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not let bottom of bowl touch water); whisk constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture is very warm to touch, about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until thick and fluffy peaks form, about 5 minutes. Spoon meringue into pastry bag fitted with large (about 3/4-inch) plain tip. Pipe meringue decoratively over top of pie, leaving 1-inch plain border to expose some of mousse and blueberries. Using pastry torch, singe meringue until golden. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate.)

Donovan Flores
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


saki G
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This is my new favorite lemon meringue pie recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of the sweet meringue and the tart lemon filling.


Aagha khan Memon
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The pie was delicious, and it wasn't too difficult to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Nana Bieni
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The meringue on my pie didn't brown as much as I would have liked. I think I'll try increasing the temperature of the oven next time.


Omotayo Omotola
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Tholits Gonzales
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The crust was a bit too hard, and the filling was a bit too runny. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Athena Henley
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This pie was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used fresh blueberries, and they really made the pie special. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Samuel akanbi ERI kalikadirih
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon meringue pie, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pie was very good, and I especially liked the blueberry filling.


EMMAH LINDIWE SANGWENI
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This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious pie that was perfect for a special occasion.


Zainab Muhammad shuaibu
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I made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked that it wasn't too sweet, and the blueberry filling was very flavorful.


Lucia Kavata
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This was my first time making a lemon meringue pie, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pie was delicious. I especially loved the contrast between the tartness of the lemon and the sweetness of the meringue.


AltafKhanKK07
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is bursting with blueberry flavor, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. It's a showstopper dessert that's sure to impress your guests.


JEAN PHILEMON
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This lemon meringue blueberry pie was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors was perfectly balanced, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.