Lemon Mousse Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Mousse Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 9 ounces pie crusts; Filling; 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 6 -8 drops yellow food coloring; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 cups whipped topping

Servings: persons

9 ounces pie crusts
Filling
1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
6 -8 drops yellow food coloring
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups whipped topping

1
Heat oven to 450 degrees and bake pie crust 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned; cool.
2
In a small sauce pan, combine gelatin, lemon juice and water; let stand 1 minute. Stir over medium heat until dissolved. Stir in lemon peel and food coloring.
3
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar; beat until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add softened gelatin; blend well.
4
Refrigerate until slightly thickened about 15 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into cooled baked crust.
5
Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Garnish as desired. Store in fridge.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 ounces pie crusts, Filling, 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon Mousse 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 Mousse Pie

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