LEMON ICE BOX PIE

Lemon Ice Box Pie image

Provided by Mona Theriot

Categories Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can condensed milk
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 package graham cracker, crushed
4 tablespoons melted butter or 4 tablespoons melted oleo
1 tablespoon sugar
3 egg whites
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

Prepare pie crust by mixing crushed graham crackers, butter and sugar in pie plate.
Pat in place along sides and bottom of plate.
Refrigerate until set.
In medium-size bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and rind.
Blend in egg yolks, mixing well.
It will thicken.
Turn into cooled graham cracker crust.
Top with meringue made by beating egg whites with 3 Tbsp sugar and cream of tartar until it forms stiff peaks.
Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned.
Chill in ice box about 1-1 1/2 hours before serving.