Lemon Chiffon Pie Recipe
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Lemon Chiffon Pie

By: GINGER P 
"Light, fluffy lemon chiffon pie. This recipe is also good using lime juice. Garnish each slice with sweetened whipped cream."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Directions

  1. Soften gelatin in water 5 minutes.
  2. Beat yolks and add 1/2 cup of the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cook in the top of a double boiler, stirring constantly, until of custard consistency. Add grated lemon zest and softened gelatin and stir thoroughly. Cool.
  3. When mixture begins to get thick, In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until stiff, adding remaining 1/2 cup sugar while whipping. Fold egg whites into custard.
  4. Pour filling into pie shell and chill in refrigerator. Serve when firm. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 190 | Total Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by nanciejean   view full review
I actually have this recipe from an old cookbook. The only difference is that in that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2002 by KIKUKAT   view full review
Fresh lemon juice is a must. Do not use reconstituted lemon juice because the flavor will be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2002 by LANNOGIRL   view full review
This is a favorite in my family. It has replaced lemon meringue pie because it's lighter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2007 by Jezze   view full review
Giving it a 5 star, just 'cause I know next time I make it that's what it'll be. Not sure what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2010 by larkspur   view full review
This pie is fabulous. I can't even begin to describe how absolutely delicious it is...or was....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by laurie   view full review
Made this in addition to the chocolate cheesecake as a lighter, more refreshing change. Was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by heidi   view full review
i made this for the weekly sunday night dinner at my parents house, i'm always looking for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by mofojo1024   view full review
I made this for a co-workers birthday. He really liked it, but I thought it was just ok. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2007 by misspiggy067   view full review
I thought about only giving 4 stars, because making the custard was a bit of a pain...no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by Laura Jean   view full review
I know nothing about Chiffon Pies but it's what my mother requested so I went for it. I was...

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