Rhubarb Meringue Pie

A luxurious rhubarb filling topped with a crisp, pillowy meringue layer inside a ginger-infused shortcrust pastry case.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1124.8 kcals 6748.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 186.7 grams 1120.4 grams
Fat 36.4 grams 218.2 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
88 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
250
g
Butter
Cold, cut into cubes
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range, lightly beaten
Fruits
2
piece
Oranges
Zest only
GrainsCereals
400
g
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Other
8
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range
Vegetables
2
kg
Rhubarb
Cut into 5cm lengths

Steps

  • Grease a 30cm loose-bottomed tart tin.
  • Sift flour into a bowl and rub in butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Mix in icing sugar, ground ginger, beaten eggs, and enough cold water to form a dough.
  • Knead dough into a ball and roll out to line the tart tin.
  • Prick the base, line with foil, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 150°C.
  • Cuts rhubarb into 5cm lengths and place in a dish with sugar and orange zest.
  • Bake rhubarb for 25 minutes until tender then increase oven to 190°C.
  • Add baking beans to the tart and bake blind for 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil and beans then bake for 8 minutes until golden.
  • Remove tin and increase oven temperature to 200°C.
  • Whisk egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in half the sugar.
  • Fold in cornflour and remaining sugar, whisking until smooth and glossy.
  • Fill the tart case with vertical rhubarb pieces and top with piping of meringue.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the top is crispy and pale gold.
  • Allow the pie to cool before removing from the tin.