Lemon Sponge Pie I Recipe

Name: Lemon Sponge Pie I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups white sugar; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 pinch salt; 1 1/4 cups milk; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 4 egg whites

Servings: persons

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
4 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 egg whites

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Beat the egg yolks, flour, salt, milk, grated zest, and lemon juice into the creamed mixture.
4
In a clean bowl and with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold the egg whites into the filling. Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
5
Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust, 3 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 1/4 cups white sugar, 4 egg yolks, beaten, and more.

Yes, Lemon Sponge Pie I 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 Sponge Pie I

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