Meringue and Banana Pie

10 servings

90 minutes

Banana meringue pie is a refined dessert that combines the tenderness of airy meringue with the rich flavor of ripe bananas. Its roots trace back to European culinary traditions, where sweet fruit pies with a soft texture have always been beloved. The delicate shortcrust serves as the base, while caramelized bananas add special sweetness and an exotic aroma. The airy meringue, baked to a light golden crust, adds sophistication and fragility to the pie. This pie pairs perfectly with a cup of fragrant tea or chilled milk. A wonderful choice for a cozy evening, festive gathering, or simply to treat yourself to something unusual.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 154.2
• Proteins: 1g
• Fats: 8.9g
• Carbohydrates: 17.4g

Ingredients

• Butter: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Bananas: 6 g
• Baking powder: 1 g
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 10 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Carefully break the eggs, separating the whites from the yolks. Put the whites in the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 10 tablespoons

2. Beat softened butter with egg yolks and five tablespoons of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 10 tablespoons

3. Mix flour with baking powder, add to the whipped mixture, and knead the dough. Place the dough in the refrigerator for half an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
   • Baking powder: 1 g

4. Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out to a thickness of 1 cm.

5. Peel and slice the bananas. Arrange the bananas on top of the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bananas: 6 g

6. Whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the bananas.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 10 tablespoons

7. Place the pie in an oven preheated to 160 degrees. Bake the pie for 40-50 minutes.

8. Serve cold with milk or ice cream.