Paradise Pie Aka Mexican Meringue Food

PARADISE PIE

Steps:

• • Pie crust: Make as you would for any single crust pie adding sugar and chips into flour mixture before adding water. Continue as if you were going to roll it once it's ready go to next step.
• Dump into pie pan and with fork or damp fingers (fingers work best) press evenly into pan.
• Prick with fork all over.
• Bake at 425° till lightly golden and done.
• Cool completely.
• • Filling: In medium sauce pan over medium heat, combine chocolate, cream and marshmallows. Stir constantly until melted and well blended.
• Be careful not to scorch--turn down heat once it starts to melt.
• Cool completely.
• When cool, fold in Cool Whip and pour into cooled pie shell. Refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight is best).
• To serve, top with more Cool Whip.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

Steps:

• For the crust: Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
• Blend the cookie crumbs, butter and brown sugar in a food processor until the crumbs are moist. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish. Cover the crust and freeze while preparing the filling. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.)
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the filling: Combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring often. Boil 1 minute. Stir in the pecans and crema. Boil until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is well blended.
• Pour the hot filling into the crust. Using a spoon, evenly distribute the nuts. Bake until the filling bubbles all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer the pie to a rack and cool completely before serving.

ITALIAN MERINGUE FOR MERINGUE PIES

Steps:

• Put the sugar, 1/4 cup water and the corn syrup into a small saucepan and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook, without stirring, until the syrup registers 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, while the sugar is cooking, put the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the cream of tartar and increase the mixer speed to medium; whisk until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
• When the syrup reaches the correct temperature, reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly drizzle the hot syrup down the inside of the mixer bowl in a slow, steady stream (be sure not to let the syrup hit the whisk to avoid splattering). Increase the mixer speed to high and whip until the whites are stiff and glossy, about 4 minutes.
• Use the meringue immediately to top a lemon meringue pie.

LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-inch tart pan with removable bottom with some oil.
• Pulse the butter, sugar, salt and cookies in a food processor until combined. Firmly press the crumb mixture into the prepared tart pan (the mixture will come only halfway up the sides). Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
• For the filling: In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the milk and 1 cup water and continue to whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking, until the mixture comes to a boil, 3 to 5 minutes; it will start to thicken to a custard-like texture.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Gradually mix the yolks into the thickened cornstarch mixture in the saucepan. Continue to whisk until combined, then remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter and lemon zest and juice. Let cool slightly, then whisk in the tequila. Cover the filling with plastic wrap and set aside.
• For the meringue: With an electric mixer in a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. On slow speed, gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour the filling into the tart pan and spread over the crust. Pipe dollops of the meringue with peaks all atop the filling in circles. Bake until the meringue peaks turn light brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Chill the tart until completely set, about 1 hour.

KAUAI PARADISE PIE

Steps:

• Crust:.
• Blend crust ingredients well.
• Press into a 9-inch pan.
• Bake at 350º for 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool.
• Pie Filling:.
• In food processor, blend breadfruit, coconut milk and orange liquor.
• Slowly add the melted chocolate.
• Beat the whipping cream until fluffy.
• Fold half of the whipped cream into the breadfruit chocolate mixture.
• Pour into the cooled crust.
• Top with remainder of whipped cream.
• Arrange thinly sliced orange pieces on top & sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts and shredded chocolate.
• Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

MEXICAN DINNER AKA TACO PIE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease and flour a 9" or 10" pie pan (not deep dish) or spray w/non stick cooking spray.
• Crust:.
• Combine the crust ingredients, stir until blended, batter will be lumpy.
• Pour into prepared pie dish. Spread batter thinly to within 1/4 inch of the rim - sometimes it likes to slide down, adding the filling will push it back up some.
• Filling:.
• Brown the beef and chopped onion together then drain.
• Stir in all the other ingredients, mix well then spoon into crust.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes.
• Let cool for few minutes, serve with your favorite toppings.
• Note: The original recipe called for buttermilk, or plain yougurt, or sour half and half, I misread it the first time I made it and used sour cream, it worked so it's what I had always used, but I finally tried it with buttermilk and it was great.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE (THE BEST EVER)

Steps:

• Filling: Combine sugar, flour, cocoa and salt in a saucepan.
• Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
• Pour a small amount into beaten eggs and stir well. Return to hot mixture and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla, mixing well. Pour into a pie shell and set aside.
• Meringue: Preheat oven to 350.
• In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites on high speed of the electric mixer, gradually adding sugar and vanilla. Beat until mixture holds firm peaks. Spread meringue over pie.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned.

PARADISE PINEAPPLE PIE

Steps:

• Place the milk in a large bowl; fold in whipped topping. Add pineapple and lemon juice; stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour into crusts. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

PARADISE PIE (AKA MEXICAN MERINGUE)

Steps:

• Preheat over to 375. Butter a cake or pie pan.
• Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form, add sugar and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form. Pour into buttered pan. Bake 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 and bake 30 minutes or until top is light golden-colored.
• Beat the cream until whipped and spread over meringue, top with fresh berries or peaches or bananas or kiwi or any fruit of your choice.