Dave's Rhubarb Custard Pie with Meringue

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate; line with a double layer of aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake crust in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights; continue baking until crust sets, about 5 minutes more. Cool crust.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C); place a rack in the center position.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine rhubarb, 1 ⅓ cups sugar, butter, and food coloring in a large saucepan over medium heat; simmer until rhubarb is tender and just starting to fall apart, 7 to 10 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Whisk 6 tablespoons sugar, egg yolks, light cream, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined; add to rhubarb mixture, stirring constantly. Simmer and stir until mixture starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Beat egg whites in a separate glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy; gradually beat in remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla; beat on low speed until incorporated.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Pour rhubarb mixture into pie crust; lightly pile meringue on top and spread to the edges to seal. Shape top of meringue into a nice pattern, with high points and edges that will brown when baked.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Bake on the center rack in the preheated oven until firm and delicately browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the refrigerator until custard is set, about 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator until serving time.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)