Lemon Angel Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Angel Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 4 egg whites; pinch of salt; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartat; 1 cup sugar; Filling:; 6 egg yolks; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; grated rind of 2 lemons; Topping 1 pint heavy cream, divided use; sugar to taste (about 2 tablespoons); vanilla to taste

Servings: persons

Crust:
4 egg whites
pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartat
1 cup sugar
Filling:
6 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
grated rind of 2 lemons
Topping 1 pint heavy cream, divided use
sugar to taste (about 2 tablespoons)
vanilla to taste

1
For Crust: Heat oven to 275 degrees.
2
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
3
Add salt, cream of tartar and sugar a little at a time. Beat until stiff but not dry.
4
Spread mixture in buttered 9 inch pie plate, forming a crust shape (not too high on sides).
5
Bake for 25 minutes, then increase heat to 300 and continue baking 25 minutes more. This will puff up high, but will settle and crack when cooled.
6
For Filling: Beat egg yolks; stir in sugar, lemon juice and rind.
7
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened (it will thicken more as it cools.
8
Cool very well, at least 1 hour, at room temperature.
9
For Topping: Whip 1 1/2 cups cream until thick. Fold this slowly into cooled lemon filling.
10
Beat remaining 1/2 cup, adding sugar and vanilla to taste.
11
Pour lemon filling into cooled merangue crust. Spread sweetened whipped cream on top.
12
Refirgerate overnight, if possible

703

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: Crust:, 4 egg whites, pinch of salt, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartat, and more.

Yes, Lemon Angel 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.

Lemon Angel Pie

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