Lemon Chiffon Pie

Servings 6
Ready in: 35 Min
Category:   Pies

This recipe appeared in a larger article featuring lemon pie recipes.

Ingredients:
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
    • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 baked, cooled 9-inch pie crust
Preparation:
  1. Stir together the gelatin and cold water, and set aside.
  2. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemony. Combine egg yolks with 1 cup of the sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add gelatin/water mixture. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Set aside, and allow to cool.
  3. Have egg whites at room temperature. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, a tablespoonful at a time, beating until soft peaks form.
  4. Carefully fold egg whites and whipped cream into cooled lemon mixture.
  5. Pile into cooled 9-inch crust. Chill until set.
  6. Makes one pie.

Note: If you are concerned about using uncooked egg whites, you can make perfect chiffon pies with powdered egg whites.

Prep time: 10 Min; Cooking time: 25 Min; Total time: 35 Min

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