LEMON MOUSSE PIE

Lemon Mousse Pie image

A refreshing and light dessert, perfect for summer.

Provided by schmerna

Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
½ cup lemon juice
¼ cup cold water
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine gelatin, lemon juice and water. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
Cook and stir gelatin mixture over medium heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon zest. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Beat until smooth. Blend in gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 15 minutes until thick.
Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spoon filling into baked pie crust. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 218.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g