SHAMROCK PIE
Guests may wonder if the dessert has been touched by a leprechaun when they see the green layer in my lemon meringue pie. Then, after their first taste, they tell me they feel lucky to be enjoying such a dessert!-Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the lemon juice, butter, lemon zest and food coloring until smooth. Pour hot mixture into crust., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. , Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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erick kamau
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Dell Humphries
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out perfectly.
Milthon Telles Ocana
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Achayo Millie
[email protected]Overall, I thought this pie was pretty good. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.
Sa Arif
[email protected]The crust was a bit too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious.
Mbongeni Malvin
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Mthokozisi Msibi
[email protected]I would definitely make this pie again.
Moujahid Ahmed
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The filling was creamy and the crust was flaky.
Nnaji Ifesinachi
[email protected]I made this pie for my St. Patrick's Day party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Bora Alp Hanoğlu
[email protected]This pie was just okay. The filling was a bit bland and the crust was too thick. I wouldn't make this again.
Cindy Ncube
[email protected]This pie was a disaster! The filling was runny and the crust was soggy. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this again.
Hammal Baloch
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and the crust was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Christina Provost
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Isaiah Salazar
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The filling was creamy and the crust was crispy. The green food coloring was a nice touch too.
BD Soldier
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The instructions were easy to follow and the pie turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.
Modester Zoe
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of green food, but this pie was an exception. The filling was smooth and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely make this again.
Miruna Grindu
[email protected]This Shamrock Pie was a huge hit at our St. Patrick's Day party! The combination of the creamy filling and the crispy crust was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the green food coloring - it really made the pie festive.