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Meringue Crust Lemon Pie

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Submitted by: Carolyned1

 

The homemade meringue crust really makes this dessert special. Garnish this lemon dessert with strawberries for a great finish.
 

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp grated lemon rind
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
  • Fresh mint and strawberries for garnish optional

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Method

Whip egg whites with cream of tartar and pinch of salt until frothy. Slowly beat in sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until meringue is stiff and glossy. Spread into a well-buttered and floured 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350 dergrees for 40 to 45 minutes until dry and crisp. Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks with the 1/2 cup sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice until fluffy. Place over boiling water and beat while cooking until thick and creamy. Consistency should be about that of softly whipped cream. Chill. Whip cream and fold whipped cream into lemon pudding mixture. Turn into meringue shell. Cover and chill 4 hours or overnight.

 

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Number of Servings: 6 servings

 

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