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Lemon Chiffon Pie

A light and airy lemon chiffon pie that's perfect for dessert.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Butter, melted

Filling

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest grated
  • 4 Egg yolks beaten
  • 1 envelope Unflavored gelatin
  • 4 Egg whites
  • ¼ cup Sugar

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  3. 3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and beaten egg yolks. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat.
  4. 4. Dissolve gelatin in ¼ cup cold water. Add to lemon mixture. Chill until partially set.
  5. 5. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture.
  6. 6. Pour filling into cooled crust. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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Lemon Chiffon Pie
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