Passion Fruit & Lemon Meringue Pie

This passion fruit and lemon meringue pie is a zesty, tropical twist on an old classic that will go down a treat with the whole family. The tangy brightness of fresh lemon perfectly balances the exotic sweetness of passionfruit, creating a flavour combination that’s truly a match made in heaven.

Bake Level
Moderate
Serves
8 Servings
Bake time
35 mins
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Passionfruit Lemon Meringue

Method

Baker’s Mode (Keep Screen Awake)

Equipment required

Rolling pin

Tart tin

Fork

Baking parchment

Baking beans

Food Processor

Grater

Spoons

Spatula

Saucepan

Electric whisk

Nutrition estimate

1 slice of pie

  • Calories 350 kcal
  • Fat 20.0 g
  • Saturated fat 10.0 g
  • Carbohydrates 35.0 g
  • Sugars 25.0 g
  • Fibre 1.0 g
  • Protein 4.0 g

Common questions

Do I need to blind bake shortcrust pastry for every tart?
No. Blind bake when the filling is very wet, sets quickly, or does not need long in the oven—classic for custard, lemon curd, or no-bake-style fillings. For fillings that bake a long time at a similar temperature to the pastry, you can sometimes bake raw shell and filling together, though blind baking still helps avoid a soggy base.
How do I stop a soggy bottom on a shortcrust tart?
Blind bake until the base is dry and lightly coloured, seal with a thin layer of egg white or chocolate if appropriate, brush hot jam on fruit tarts, or sprinkle a little ground nuts or semolina on the base. A metal tin and a hot oven for the initial bake also help crisp the underside.
How thick should I roll shortcrust for a tart case?
About 3–4 mm is typical for a standard tart—thin enough to cook through without being brittle, thick enough to handle. Thinner shells bake faster; very thick bases can be doughy in the centre.
Do I prick the base of shortcrust before blind baking?
Docking with a fork helps steam escape and can reduce doming. For fully blind-baked shells you usually dock, line with paper and baking beans, then bake; some bakers dock again after removing beans if the base puffs.
How long should shortcrust rest in the fridge?
At least 30 minutes after mixing is common; many recipes suggest an hour or overnight. Resting relaxes gluten and firms the fat so the pastry is easier to roll and less likely to shrink.
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