Diabetes Friendly Lemon Pie Recipe

Name: Diabetes Friendly Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 each graham crackers/wafers crushed; 3 tablespoons margarine melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 large egg whites at room temp; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 each lemon zest grated; 1 tablespoon margarine; 3 drops food coloring yellow; 8 packets sugar substitute; 1/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

8 each graham crackers/wafers crushed
3 tablespoons margarine melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large egg whites at room temp
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 each lemon zest grated
1 tablespoon margarine
3 drops food coloring yellow
8 packets sugar substitute
1/4 cup sugar

1
Combine crust ingredients in 9 inch pie plate and mix with fingers.
2
Press crumbs evenly around edges and on the bottom of pie tin.
3
Bake at 350F (180C) F for 6 minutes.
4
Cool before filling.
5
FILLING: Beat egg whites until frothy.
6
Add cream of tartar and continue to beat at high speed, gradually adding sugar until meringue is stiff.
7
Combine water, lemon juice and cornstarch in a small saucepan and stir until smooth.
8
Add lemon rind, margarine and food coloring to cornstarch mixture and cook and stir over moderate heat until thickened and the starchy taste is gone.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Mix sweetener into hot cooked mixture.
11
Fold hot cooked mixture into meringue and mix lightly but thoroughly.
12
Pour filling into crust and refrigerate until firm.

1289

kcal

Calories

Fat

235

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 each graham crackers/wafers crushed, 3 tablespoons margarine melted, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 large egg whites at room temp, and more.

Yes, Diabetes Friendly Lemon Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Diabetes Friendly Lemon Pie

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