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Creamy lemon cheesecake with graham cracker crust on a white plate.

Lemon Chiffon Pie

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 31 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For The Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

For Garnish:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions
 

To Make The Crust:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Set aside.
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To Make The Filling:

  • In a small bowl, mix the gelatin with the cold water and let it stand for 3 minutes.
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  • In a double boiler, whisk the egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly until thickened, about 6 minutes.
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  • Remove from the heat, add the lemon zest and softened gelatin, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
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  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks start to form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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  • Fold the egg whites into the cooled lemon mixture gently but thoroughly.
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  • Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours, or overnight.
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To Garnish The Pie:

  • Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over the pie as desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 292mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Lemon Chiffon Pie
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