Best 6 Paula Deens Mile High Meringue Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with Paula Deen's Mile-High Meringue, a towering dessert that will take your taste buds to new heights. This classic Southern treat combines a crisp and airy meringue with a luscious filling, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. But that's not all; this article also features a collection of delectable meringue recipes that will satisfy any sweet tooth. From the classic Lemon Meringue Pie to the ethereal Swiss Meringue Buttercream, each recipe offers a unique take on this versatile ingredient. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating stunning meringue-based desserts that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a meringue-filled adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MILE HIGH MERINGUE



Mile High Meringue image

Are you tired of weepy, sticky meringue? This meringue will not let you down. It stands proud and adorns your favorite pie with a delicious mound of delicate meringue. The cook time does not reflect the time to cool the cornstarch mixture. This recipe is from one of my all time favorite cookbooks-- More Make-A-Mix Cookery,

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites, room temperature
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, lemon juice and water.
  • Bring to a slow boil over medium heat and stir until clear and thick.
  • Set aside and cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add cooled cornstarch mixture, beating until mixture thickens.
  • Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until soft peaks form, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Spoon the prepared meringue over your favorite pie and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 324.8, Carbohydrate 121.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 114, Protein 10.8

MILE-HIGH LEMON MERINGUE PIE



Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
4 large egg yolks
1 1/4 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening and pulse a few times until combined. Add the butter and pulse just until coarse crumbs form. Add the vinegar and 3 tablespoons ice water; pulse until the dough comes together but is slightly crumbly. Pinch the dough - if it's too crumbly, pulse in more ice water 1 teaspoon at a time. Turn out the dough onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap the dough, then flatten into a disk. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 13-inch round. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold the overhanging dough under itself, then crimp the edges. Refrigerate the crust until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork, line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Place the crust on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown around the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights and continue baking until the crust is a deep golden brown on the bottom, 20 to 30 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while preparing the filling but leave the oven on.
  • Make the filling: Whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl until smooth; set aside. Whisk the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan to combine. Whisk in the water and lemon juice and turn the heat to medium. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Slowly whisk about one-quarter of the sugar mixture into the egg yolks. Whisk in another one-quarter of the sugar mixture until smooth, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Continue cooking, whisking constantly to keep the egg yolks from scrambling, about 1 more minute. Stir in the butter and lemon zest until the butter melts; remove from the heat.
  • Immediately make the meringue while the filling is still hot: Combine the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Very slowly beat in the sugar; continue beating until firm glossy peaks form, about 4 minutes more (do not overbeat). Give the lemon filling a quick stir, then pour into the crust. Immediately spread the meringue on top of the hot filling, spreading it all the way to the crust; use the back of a spoon to make swoops and peaks. Bake until the meringue is golden brown in spots, 5 to 7 minutes; do not overbake to avoid weeping.
  • Remove the pie to a rack and let cool 1 hour, then refrigerate until completely cooled before slicing, about 4 hours.

PAULA DEEN'S BEST BUTTERSCOTCH PIE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Paula Deen's Best Butterscotch Pie Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by kshepherd322

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c. sugar
1-1/2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
6 T. cornstarch
2-1/2 c. whole milk
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 T. butter
1 t. vanilla extract
1 (9-in) prepared pie crust, baked
Paula Deen's Mile-High Meringue (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars and cornstarch. Stir in milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour egg mixture into prepared pie crust. Using the back of a spoon, spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of the pie crust. Bake for 23 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in refrigerator.

PAULA DEEN'S RICH CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Paula Deen's Rich Chocolate Meringue Pie Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by kshepherd322

Number Of Ingredients 14

MILE HIGH MERINGUE:
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust, baked
5 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
10 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon clear or regular vanilla extract
Unsweetened cocoa powder, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large heavy saucepan, combine flour, cocoa, and sugar. Stir in milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour mixture into prepared piecrust. Using the back of a spoon, spread meringue (recipe below) over hot filling, sealing to edge of pie crust. Bake for 23 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Sift cocoa over the top of the pie if desired. Store in refrigerator. MILE-HIGH MERINGUE: Separate a cold egg by transferring the yolk between the broken halves and letting the white drip into a small bowl. Transfer the white into a metal or glass mixing bowl. Separate the next egg over the small bowl as well-not over the mixing bowl. This way, if some of the yolk gets in the white, then you have lost only one egg. Let egg whites come to room temperature. Beat the egg whites at the mixer's top speed until the mixture looks like sea form on a beach. Add cream of tartar to the foam to help stabilize the meringue. Keep beating egg whites at high speed until they reach soft peaks. When you lift the beaters from the beaten egg whites, the peaks will stand up straight and then fall over. Add the sugar gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, all while beating at a high speed. When you lift the beaters, the meringue pulls into pointy peaks that stay that way. At this stage, add the vanilla, and beat just long enough to mix it in.

PAULA DEEN'S RICH CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - (2.9/5)



Paula Deen's Rich Chocolate Meringue Pie Recipe - (2.9/5) image

Provided by á-72367

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/4 c. sugar
2-1/2 c. whole milk
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 T. butter
1 t. vanilla extract
1 (9-in)prepared pie crusts, baked
Paula Deen's Mile-High Meringue (see recipe)
Unsweetened cocoa powder (if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. In a large heavy saucepan, combine flour, cocoa, and sugar. Stir in milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour mixture into prepared piecrust. Using the back of a spoon, spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pie crust. Bake for 23 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Sift cocoa over the top of the pie if desired. Store in refrigerator.

PAULA DEEN'S CREAMY PINEAPPLE MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Paula Deen's Creamy Pineapple Meringue Pie Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by kshepherd322

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 c. sugar
6 T. cornstarch
2 c. whole milk
4 large eggs
1 (15-1/2 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 T. butter
1 t. vanilla extract
1 (9-in) prepared pie crust, baked
Paula Deen's Mile-High Meringue (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. In a medium bowl, combine milk and eggs; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in pineapple. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour egg mixture into prepared pie crust. Using the back of a spoon, spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of the pie crust. Bake for 23 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature before you start whisking. This will help them reach their full potential volume.
  • Use a clean, grease-free bowl and whisk. Any residual grease or oil can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
  • Start whisking the egg whites on low speed and gradually increase the speed as they start to foam. This will help prevent them from becoming grainy.
  • Continue whisking until the egg whites reach stiff peaks. This means that when you lift the whisk out of the bowl, the peaks of the egg whites should stand straight up.
  • Add the sugar gradually, one tablespoon at a time. This will help prevent the egg whites from deflating.
  • Continue whisking until the meringue is glossy and smooth. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use the meringue immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's Mile-High Meringue is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be used to top pies, cakes, and other desserts. It is also a great way to use up leftover egg whites. With a little practice, you can easily make this meringue at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to have success.

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