Was the mixture very thick before you added the yolks? It should look like thick pudding when it is finished cooking, both before the yolks are added and after. It will actually set up to be quite thick, once it is cool.

Because of all of the cornstarch in the recipe, the yolks can withstand much more heat than you might expect. Having said this, you want to whisk it constantly, but gently.

Thanks, Zoë

At first I thought it was just the meringue that was weepy, but it almost seeped into the filling and made it watery. it didn’t set up at all.

Like I said, I will try this again though because the filling was so tasty.

Did the filling also fall apart in the oven? Although I didn’t end up baking mine, it is exactly how they suggested doing it in Cooks Illustrated. I find it so disappointing that you had such trouble. ;(

The torch is definitely the way to go and a lot of fun for so many other uses! There are varieties at Home Depot that are not too expensive too.

BTW the filling will be very tasty with whipped cream.

Thanks!

The pie went down the disposal, completely not servable