Strawberry Torte Pie

Name: Strawberry Torte Pie
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries; Baked 9" pie shell; 1 tblsp. lemon juice; ⅓ c. sugar; Few drops red food color; 2 tblsp. cornstarch; ¼ c. sugar; 2 egg whites; ⅛ tsp. salt

Preparation info

Makes
8
servings

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Farm Journal's Complete Pie Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1965

About

Low-calorie meringue takes whipped cream role in this luscious berry pie

Ingredients

Baked 9" pie shell
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries

Americas
United States
Pie
Vegetarian

Method

Thaw berries and drain, reserving juice. To the juice (about 1 c.) add ⅓ c. sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch. Cook over low heat until thickened; add food color to intensify berry color. Cool glaze.
Beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add ¼ c. sugar, beating until glistening, stiff peaks form. Spoon into cool pie shell, spreading high on sides to make hollow