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frosty lemon meringue ice cream pie

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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

"This beautiful pie has it all", says Dana Hinck, of Pensacola, Florida.. and this recipe has a pecan crust, lemon curd and ice cream; and to top it all off a golden tipped meringue!

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yield 8 servings
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For frosty lemon meringue ice cream pie

  • CRUST:
  • 1 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 3/4 c
    finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter,melted
  • FILLING:
  • 1 qt
    vanilla ice cream, softened,divided
  • 10 oz
    jar lemon curd- or your homemade
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • MERINGUE:
  • 4 lg
    egg whites
  • 6 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar

How To Make frosty lemon meringue ice cream pie

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400^. Crust: Combine cracker crumbs, pecans and sugar. stir in butter and press into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Freeze at least 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Filling: Spread 2 cups of the ice cream into the crust. Freeze 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine lemon curd,and lemon juice; spread over ice cream layer. Freeze about 1 hour. Spread remaining soft ice cream over lemon layer. Freeze until set , about 1 to 2 hours.
  • 3
    Meringue: In a large heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. (correct). With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating mixture over very low heat until mixture reaches 160^ (unusual,I know) about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. IMMEDIATELY spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of pie crust. Using a kitchen torch ( or fire starter),or broil 8-inches from the heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Freeze for at least 1 hour before serving. Set out for 8 minutes before cutting. Keep any left over pie covered in freezer.
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