Raspberry Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 250g flour
• 200g sugar
• 125g butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 4 egg whites, beaten until stiff peaks form (for meringue)
• Additional sugar for sprinkling on meringue

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 2 hours (including baking time)
• Cooking: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until a smooth dough forms.
3. Pour the dough into a pie dish.
4. Arrange the raspberries on top of the dough.
5. Carefully spread the beaten egg whites over the top of the pie to create a meringue layer.
6. Sprinkle additional sugar on top of the meringue.
7. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown and the pastry is cooked through.
8. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving: Based on 8 servings) Calories: 450kcal, Fat: 20g, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 8g

Dish Characteristics:

• A classic American dessert with a citrusy lemon flavor and a sweet raspberry topping.
• The meringue topping provides a unique and crunchy texture contrast to the soft pastry and raspberry filling.
• The dish combines sweet and tart flavors that are popular in American cuisine.

User Comments:

1. "This pie was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect."
2. "The meringue was so light and crispy, it was my favorite part."
3. "I'm not usually a fan of pies, but this one was really good."
4. "The raspberry and lemon combination was very fresh and enjoyable."
5. "I was impressed with how easy it was to make this pie - definitely recommend."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fresh ingredients for best results. If using frozen raspberries, thaw them before adding to the pie.
• When making the meringue, ensure that the egg whites are beaten until stiff peaks form to achieve a crunchy texture.
• This pie is quite rich, so it may be served as a dessert for a special occasion or as a treat for a smaller gathering.