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Bake your meringue pie at a high temperature with a short baking time. This prevents overcooking the outer layer of meringue, so beading is avoided. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 4 to 5 minutes.
For meringues using more whites, bake at 325Â°F (163Â°C) or a lower temperature until a thermometer registers 160Â°F (71Â°C), about 25 to 30 minutes (or more). The more egg whites, the lower the temperature and longer the time you need to cook the meringue through without excessive browning.