YIELD
1 piePREP
30 minCOOK
0 minREADY
3 hrsIngredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
For crust, combine flour, ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon peel in medium bowl.
Cut in butter until misxture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in egg yolk, vanilla and 1 teaspoonlemon juice.
Press evenly in 9 inch pie plate; trim and flute edge.
Prick dough and line with foil.
Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights and bake 10 minutes.
Remove foil lining and beans (etc.); cool completely on wire rack.
For filling: Beat 4 egg yolks in small bowl; Combine with ½ cup sugar, ⅓ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons lemon peel and the gelatin in top of double boiler.
Cook over boiling water 5 minutes or until thichened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Beat egg whites and salt in large bowl until soft peaks form.
Gradually add remaining ½ cup sugar, beating until stiff and glossy.
Fold egg white mixture into lemon mixture.
Pour into cooled crust.
Refrigerate until set; Garnish with whipped cream and lemon peel.
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