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Lemon Chiffon Pie Iv Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 store-bought graham cracker crust .
  • Filling .
  • 4 large eggs, separated (whites brought to about room temp) .
  • 1/2 c lemonade .
  • Garnish .
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar .
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract .
  • salt (a big pinch) .
  • 1 c sugar, divided .
  • 1/4 c cold water .
  • 1/2 c fresh lemon juice .
  • 1 (1/4 oz) envelope unflavored gelatin .
  • fresh blueberries or raspberries or hulled strawberries .
  • fresh whipped cream .
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest

Directions
  • Step #1 Bake piecrust according to package directions & let cool; put in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Step #2 Meanwhile, add water to a small bowl; sprinkle the gelatin over the water & set aside.
  • Step #3 In a medium saucepan (preferably nonstick), whisk the lemonade, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, 1/2 c of sugar, & salt together.
  • Step #4 Place over med-heat/flame & cook, stirring constantly, for about 7-9 mins or until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (do not let mixture boil or it will curdle).
  • Step #5 Remove from heat; stir in the the softened gelatin & as soon as possible pour this into a large bowl.
  • Step #6 Let cool for 10 mins; then put in the fridge for 50-60 mins or just until the mixture turns lumpy (this indicates the gelatin is starting to thicken it).
  • Step #7 In a large bowl, beat the 4 egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Step #8 Beat in the cream of tartar.
  • Step #9 Gradually add in the remaining 1/2 c sugar, beating at high speed until the whites are thick & glossy.
  • Step #10 Beat in the vanilla.
  • Step #11 The whites should be firm but not dry.
  • Step #12 Gently fold about one-third of the whites into the lemon mixture.
  • Step #13 Add the remaining whites & continue to fold until evenly mixed.
  • Step #14 Transfer the filling into the cooled pie shell & smooth the top this with a rubber spatula.
  • Step #15 Cover up with loosely tented foil wrap & put in the fridge for at least 3 hrs or overnight.
  • Step #16 Serve with a dollop of whipped cream & berries on top.
  • Enjoy the Lemon Chiffon Pie Iv recipe

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