A big, billowing cloud of meringue tops this crimson beauty and acts as a sweet reprieve from the tart cranberry curd. The vibrant filling is made even more sour with a generous amount of lime juice. Think lemon meringue pie but holiday-ified. Use our Perfect Pie Crust as the base to create a sturdy-flaky foundation, and be sure to start the pie the day before you plan to serve it, as the curd requires several hours of chilling to set into a sliceable texture. Cut into it too soon and it will run onto your plate, creating a messy—albeit delicious—slice.

We never make pie dough without a metal bench scraper. Our favorite is from Gestura . Use the scraper to cut butter, fold dough and nudge it into shape, transfer it from counter to plastic wrap, trim edges, cut strips, and, sure, scrape flour off your counter.

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