Pineapple Meringue Pie Recipe
This easy Pineapple Meringue pie is super sweet and so easy to make. Meringue isn't as complicated as some want you to believe. If you can hold an electric mixer you can make meringue.
Difficulty Level Medium
Servings 8 slices
Calories 354kcal
Cost $6.75
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 small bowl
- 1 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- 1 medium pot or saucepan
- 1 electric hand mixer
- 1 wire whisk
Ingredients List
- 1 refrigerated pie crust softened at room temperature for 20 mins
- 1 can 20 ounce crushed pineapple drained
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups milk
- 3 eggs separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
Prepare The Crust
- The crust should sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes as directed on the packaging.
- Spray the pie plate with cooking spray.
- Firmly press the crust into the pie plate, up the edge, and onto the rim. Crimp the edge to create a scalloped look.
- Bake the crust for 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Completely cool the crust before using. Cool for 30 minutes at room temperature or 10 minutes in refrigerator.
- Lower the oven temp to 325℉.
Prepare The Filling
- In medium saucepan add the milk and cornstarch. Whisk together until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- Stir in the 3 egg yolks, light brown sugar, and 2/3 cup of granulated sugar.
- Stirring constantly, cook on medium-low heat for 8 - 10 minutes or until the mixture begins to bubble and is thick enough to form soft peaks.
- Remove from heat and stir in the crushed pineapple, 1 Tbsp of butter, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon mixture into the cooled crust.
Prepare The Meringue Topping
- In medium bowl beat the 3 egg whites with electric mixer until foamy.
- Continue beating while adding the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 Tbsp at a time.
- Beat until stuff peaks form.
- Spoon the meringue over the hot filling.
Bake
- Bake at 325℉ for 20 - 25 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
Cool Down
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. The meringue will cool off almost immediately but the pineapple must cool completely to thicken.
Notes
Nutrition information based on Pillsbury pie crust and Dole Crushed Pineapple. If you use a different brand of either product, nutrition information will vary.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Meringue Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 354
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 230mg7%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 43g48%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 232IU5%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 95mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
