But if youâre among the estimated 5% of Americans who have mold allergies, you may be all too well acquainted with the itchy eyes, nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing, skin irritation, and other symptoms mold allergies can cause. Severe mold allergies can even trigger potentially dangerous asthma attacks.
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.
However, avoid icing recipes using uncooked eggs or egg whites. Meringue-topped pies should be safe if baked at 350 Â°F for about 15 minutes. But avoid chiffon pies and fruit whips made with raw, beaten egg whites â instead, substitute pasteurized dried egg whites, whipped cream, or a whipped topping.