Upside Down Lemon Pie Recipe

Name: Upside Down Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated; cream of tartar, a pinch; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup pecan pieces, finely chopped; 2 lemons, juice of; 1 lemon, grated rind of; 1/2 teaspoon gelatin (unflavored); 1 tablespoon water; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped; vegetable oil cooking spray

Servings: persons

4 eggs, separated
cream of tartar, a pinch
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup pecan pieces, finely chopped
2 lemons, juice of
1 lemon, grated rind of
1/2 teaspoon gelatin (unflavored)
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped
vegetable oil cooking spray

1
Spray a 9 inch pie plate. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and beat until stiff. Fold in the nuts. Line the bottom and sides of the prepared pie plate with meringue. Bake in a 325 oven for 25 minutes. Push down to form the shape of a crust, leaving a 1 inch rim. Bake for 25 minutes more. Cool the meringue completely.
2
In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks until slightly thickened. Add lemon juice, rind and 1/2 cup of sugar. In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, cook the lemon mixture, stirring constantly until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Soften the gelatin in the water. Add the gelatin to the lemon mixture. Stir to dissolve. Cool completely. Fold 2/3 of the whipped cream into the lemon mixture. Pour the lemon filling into the meringue. Garnish with remaining cream.

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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: 4 eggs, separated, cream of tartar, a pinch, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup pecan pieces, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Upside Down 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.

Upside Down Lemon Pie

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