LEMON ANGEL PIE

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My mother is known for her wonderful deserts and this is one of her best. Whenever I serve it everyone raves and asks for the recipe.{I use cool whip for the topping}

Provided by Crazy Jase

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind (optional)
2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • Beat 4 egg whites until frothy.
  • Add cream of tartar beat until it will hold a point.
  • Gradually add sugar beat until stiff and glossy.
  • Spread into greased pie pan.{putting more toward the sides of the pan than the bottom}.
  • Bake @ 300 for 1 hour.
  • Filling:.
  • Beat 4 egg yolks.
  • add 1/2 C sugar,lemon juice,water and lemon rind.
  • Cook in double boiler until thick {like a cake mix}stirring often.
  • Cool.
  • Spread 1 C whipping cream in cooled pie shell, then spread the lemon filling and top with remaining whipping cream.{when spreading try and not crush the merangue as it is very light and airy}.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or over night.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 117.2, Sodium 54.8, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 39.1, Protein 3.7

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