¾of a cup of fresh squeezed lime juice – approximately 5 to 6 limes
Lime zest from two limes
½cupof filtered water
⅓of a cup of sugar – add more if the filling tastes too tart
2tablespoonsof tapioca starch
¼teaspoonof finely ground sea salt
1or 2 drops of green vegan food coloring
Meringue
1 16ouncecan of chickpeas – put a colander over a large mixing bowl and pour the chickpeas in to drain the brine into the mixing bowl. Put the chickpeas in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat.
¾of a cup of finely ground sugar – grind regular sugar in a blender if you don’t have finely ground sugar
¼of a teaspoon of cream of tartar
1and ½ teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
2packages of phyllo cups or one pie crust if you prefer to make a pie
Add the ingredients to a blender and blend until it looks like milk. You shouldn’t see any pieces of tofu.
Pour the mixture into a medium sauce pan and cook on medium low heat until it becomes thick and creamy, like pudding. Set aside to cool.
Meringue
In a large mixing bowl add the cream of tarter to the brine and mix with a whisk attachment on a high speed until combined. Turn off the mixer and add the sugar and vanilla and mix on a high speed for ten to fifteen minutes or until the meringue forms stiff peaks.
Put the phyllo cups on a baking sheet and fill with the lime filling. Top with a dollop of meringue and put under the broiler until the meringue begins to brown. Turn the pan to brown them evenly. Watch carefully so they don’t burn, never leave them unattended while they are under the broiler.
Cover and refrigerate for at least eight hours so they set.
You may have extra filling and meringue left over. Put them in a ramiken and make a "baked Alaska."
Notes
RECIPE NOTESMake a day ahead of time for the best results.Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. NUTRITION DISCLAIMER