LEMON CHIFFON PIE

Lemon Chiffon Pie image

"I've been making this recipe for Lemon Chiffon Pie since before I got married," comments Cathy Dwyer of Freedom, New Hampshire. The ribbons of chocolate compliment the tangy lemon flavor.-Cathy Dwyer, Freedom, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate
1/2 teaspoon butter

Steps:

Cut pie crust sheet in half. Repackage and refrigerate one half for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining half into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; flute edges., Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over low heat for 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and a thermometer reaches 160° (do not boil). Remove from the heat. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small heavy saucepan, combine egg whites and remaining sugar over low heat. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed over low heat until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat. Beat on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture; gently fold in whipped cream., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spoon a third of lemon mixture into pie shell; drizzle with half of chocolate mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining lemon mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.