Cuban Guava and Lime Meringue Pie

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3
Cuban Guava and Lime Meringue Pie with a twist of tropical flavour
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Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

140 g cold butter
250 g plain flour
100 g icing sugar
250 g guava paste ( available through http www.cubancuisine.co.uk )
5 tablespoons fine cornflour
1 lime , juice of
50 g sugar
85 g butter , cut into small cubes
3 egg yolks
1 whole egg
5 egg whites
250 g sugar
3 teaspoons cornflour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
442
Sugar
43g
Fat
19g
Cuban Guava and Lime Meringue Pie is a mouth-watering pie that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The unique flavour of guava paste combined with zesty lime makes this pie one of a kind. Its tropical taste is sure to be a hit at any gathering. This recipe yields a creamy filling topped with fluffy meringue, making for a perfect dessert for any occasion. From its gorgeous golden hue to its vibrant colours, this pie is a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5.
2.Rub together the flour, butter and icing sugar until the mixture is crumbly. Press it down into a 20cm pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes until pale golden.
3.Meanwhile, heat the guava paste in a pan with 6 tablespoons of water, stirring until it melts down. Mix 5 tablespoons of fine cornflour with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a paste.
4.Add the cornflour paste to the guava pan, and stir until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice, sugar and butter. Cool before whisking in the egg yolks.
5.Beat 5 egg whites until stiff and gradually whisk in 250g sugar and 3 teaspoons of cornflour. Continue to whisk until the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
6.Pour the guava mixture into the baked pastry case and top with the meringue.
7.Bake at 180C for 15 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.

PROS

This Cuban Guava and Lime Meringue Pie is a tropical twist on the classic dessert.
Its unique and bold flavours offer a new and exciting taste to traditional pies.

CONS

This pie requires guava paste which may be challenging to find in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pie may not be the healthiest, the lime juice offers a good source of vitamin C which boosts the immune system. Guava paste is also a good source of dietary fiber which aids in digestion. However, this pie should still be consumed in moderation as it is high in sugar and fat.

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