GRANDMA'S LEMON CHIFFON PIE IN MERINGUE CRUST (PASSOVER)

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Makes enough for 2 pies. I totally guessed the time. Read all the instuctions and make your own guess. The way this recipe was written was a little confusing. I hope I deciphered my Grandmother's handwritting and the meaning of her instructions accurately!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 pies, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1 (3 ounce) envelope gelatin (plain or lemon)
4 cups cold water
4 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated

Steps:

  • For the crusts: Beat egg whites with salt and vinegar and add sugar until thick.
  • Spread into 2 greased pie pans and bake for 45 minutes at 300 degrees F. Cool.
  • For Pies: Dissolve the gelatin in 4 cups cold water.
  • In a double boiler, heat the dissolved gelatin solution with the lemon rind and lemon juice until it reaches a custard-like consistency and then let it cool down.
  • Meanwhile beat the egg whites with the sugar and salt until stiff.
  • Fold the egg mixture into the cooled gelatin mix.
  • Gently fill the pie crusts with the pie mixture and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6, Sodium 333.5, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 29.5, Protein 7.8

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