Tangy Lemon Pie Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Interest GroupParty
Ingredients
| 1 9-in. Graham Cracker Crust | ||
| Pudding mix package | 1 | |
| Sugar | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs), divided | |
| Water | 1 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 , separated | |
| Lemon peel | 1 Teaspoon, grated | |
| Cream cheese package | 1 , cut in to chunks | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Microwave the crust and cool.
MAKING
2) In large bowl, add the 1/2 cup sugar, pudding mix, water, egg yolks and lemon juice and blend well.
3) Thicken the mixture in the microwave at 8 for 5 1/3 to 8 minutes, stirring twice.
4) Beat in the cream cheese and lemon peel and let it cool.
5) Beat well to foam the egg whites.
6) Slowly beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar to form stiff peaks.
7) In the cool filling, fold in the beaten egg whites.
8) Into the prepared crust, pour the mixture.
9) Allow to chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
SERVING
10) If desired, top over with the lemon slices and serve.
1) Microwave the crust and cool.
MAKING
2) In large bowl, add the 1/2 cup sugar, pudding mix, water, egg yolks and lemon juice and blend well.
3) Thicken the mixture in the microwave at 8 for 5 1/3 to 8 minutes, stirring twice.
4) Beat in the cream cheese and lemon peel and let it cool.
5) Beat well to foam the egg whites.
6) Slowly beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar to form stiff peaks.
7) In the cool filling, fold in the beaten egg whites.
8) Into the prepared crust, pour the mixture.
9) Allow to chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
SERVING
10) If desired, top over with the lemon slices and serve.
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