How To Make Lemon Chiffon Pie
What better way to get you in a happy mood than having a slice of pie? These baked dishes are perfect for those who can’t get enough of flaky pastries. From an apple variant to a lemon meringue, these pies pastries recipes will satisfy your pie and pastry cravings.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie crust according to package instructions and let it cool.
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In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the water until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
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In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest. Allow the filling to cool slightly, then pour it into the cooled pie crust.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set.
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Just before serving, top the pie with whipped cream.
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Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Calories : 402kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 198mg
- Sodium : 243mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 61g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 39g
- Protein : 4g
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