Favourite Lemon Pudding Pie

Directions

Cream butter well in large mixing bowl.

Add ¾ cup sugar in 2 additions, beating 1 minute after each portion added.

Blend in the egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in the lemon juice and rind;beat in flour and cream.

Beat egg whites on moderately high speed in small deep bowl until frothy.

Add cream of tartar;continue beating until soft peaks form.

Add remaining ¼ cup sugar;beat until firm but moist peaks form.

Stir in small spoonful of the egg whites into lemon mixture; then fold in remaining egg whites.

Gently, pour filling into baked pie shell.

Bake @ 400 degrees F 10 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 350℉ (180℃) and continue baking about 25 minutes or until top is well risen and firm to the touch.

Transfer to cooling rack.

Cool completely;then refrigerate 6 hours before serving.

Makes one 9 inch pie.