LEMON SPONGE PIE II

Lemon Sponge Pie II image

Simple, light, and fluffy! Perfect for picnics and potlucks!

Provided by shirleyo

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Lemon Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 egg whites

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl combine sugar, lemon rind, and lemon juice. Mix well, then stir in melted butter or margarine and egg yolks. Mix in flour. Slowly pour in milk while stirring. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
In a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into milk mixture. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 27.3 g