Lime Chiffon Pie Recipe
Ingredients
| Unflavored gelatin | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs), divided | |
| Eggs | 4 , separated | |
| Lime juice | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Water | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Whipping cream | 1 Cup (16 tbs), whipped | |
| Baked 9 inch pastry shell | 1 | |
| Chocolate shavings | 1 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2558 Calories from Fat 1182
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 133 g204.2%
Saturated Fat 72.1 g360.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1177.3 mg392.4%
Sodium 1376.3 mg57.3%
Total Carbohydrates 278 g92.5%
Dietary Fiber 0.81 g3.3%
Sugars 224.9 g
Protein 43 g86.2%
Vitamin A 20.2% Vitamin C 35.5%
Calcium 68.8% Iron 21.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In a small bowl lightly beat egg yolks, add lime juice and water.
Add mixture to gelatin mixture, stir well.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
Remove from heat.
Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and salt, beat until foamy.
Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
Fold meringue and whipped cream into gelatin mixture, spoon mixture into pastry shell.
Chill until firm.
Garnish pie with chocolate shavings and, if desired, lime slices.
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