MILE HIGH LEMON PIE

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This pie's texture is as airy as a cloud and almost that high! Very creamy and lemony. Cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 1 9inch deep dish pie, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9 inch deep dish pie shell
1 envelope unflavored gelatin (I use Knox)
1 cup granulated sugar or 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute, for baking
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon lemon, zest of
4 large eggs, separated
1 2/3 cups water
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Bake pie shell according to package directions for a refrigerated pie.
  • In saucepan, stir together gelatine, 1 cup sugar and salt.
  • Beat together eggs yolks, lemon juice and water.
  • Stir into gelatine mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just begins to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in lemon zest and chill, stirring occasionally, until partially set.
  • NOTE: You can make this in two 8-inch regular pie shells.
  • In mixing bowl, add egg whites and beat until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar has dissolved.
  • Fold the egg white mixture into the gelatine mixture until it becomes an even consistency.
  • Pour into baked pie shell.
  • Refrigerate and chill until firm (2 or more hours).
  • Cut into small slices.
  • If desired, dollop with whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 228.1, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 31.1, Protein 3.7

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