Angel Pie

The Angel Pie is a stunning, vintage dessert featuring a crisp-yet-chewy meringue crust (the “angel” shell) filled with a tangy, velvety lemon or vanilla cream and piled high with fresh berries. It is naturally gluten-free and incredibly light.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Meringue Crust:

• 4 large egg whites (at room temperature)
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream Filling:

• 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional vintage twist: Substitute 1 cup of chilled lemon curd for a tangy layer beneath the cream.

For the Fresh Berry Topping:

• 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries)
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)