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.
Soft (pie) meringue. Bake a 3-egg-white meringue spread on a hot, fully cooked pie filling in a preheated 350Â° F oven until the meringue reaches 160Â° F, about 15 minutes. For meringues using more whites, bake at 325Â° F (or a lower temperature) until a thermometer registers 160Â° F, about 25 to 30 minutes (or more).