I just checked at my favourite recipe site ( www.recipezaar.com - I searched on 'butterscotch meringue') and there are four listed - I like this particular site because they tend to be 'tried and tested' personal favourite recipes and with the feedback/review system, those that don't 'pass muster' tend to get shot down!
This one looks the most complete (it gives the crust details too) but the others look 'appealing' too!
http://www.recipezaar.com/100123
Crust
3 ounces cold butter, cut into cubes
4 ounces flour
1 ounce sugar
2 ounces ground hazelnuts
2-3 tablespoons ice water
1 egg yolk
Filling
2 ounces cornstarch
4 ounces dark brown sugar
1 1/3 cups milk
2 ounces butter
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Meringue
3 egg whites
6 ounces sugar, plus 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Method:
- For crust: Put butter, flour, sugar and ground hazelnuts in processor, process until mixture resembles coarse meal; add 2-3 tblsps ice water and the egg yolk and process using on/off turns until stiff dough forms; gather dough into a ball, flatten into a disk, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes; preheat oven to 400F; roll out and pastry to fit 8 inch-diameter tart pan and press in to fit bottom and sides; place a sheet of foil over crust and fill with dry beans or pie weights; bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, carefully remove foil and beans and bake 5 minutes longer; remove and cool.
- For filling: Mix cornstarch with sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; slowly add the milk, whisking constantly, and cook until the cream thickens; remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes; whisk in butter, egg yolks and vanilla; pour cream into crust.
- For meringue: Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; add sugar and beat until stiff, but not dry, peaks form; cover cream filling with meringue, sealing to edge of pastry and make decorative peaks and swirls in meringue; sprinkle over 1 tblsp dark brown sugar and flaked almonds.
- Bake at 400F for 10-12 minutes, until meringue is a nice golden colour.
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