Torta de Limão (Brazilian Lime Meringue Pie)
A crisp biscuit base, tangy lime and condensed milk filling and a toasted meringue top. Sweet, sharp and very easy to love.
- Time4 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.60 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Crush the biscuits finely, mix with the melted butter and press firmly into a 23 cm loose bottomed tart tin, up the sides too.
- 2
Bake the base for 10 minutes, then leave it in the tin.
10 min - 3
Whisk the condensed milk, egg yolks, lime zest and juice until thick and smooth. Pour into the base.
- 4
Bake for 15 minutes, until just set with a slight wobble in the middle. Cool for 20 minutes, then chill for 2 hours.
15 min - 5
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then whisk in the sugar a spoonful at a time until thick and glossy.
- 6
Pile the meringue over the filling right to the edges and make peaks. Bake for 10 minutes, until the tips are golden.
10 min - 7
Cool for 30 minutes before slicing. It is best on the day.
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