A light and fluffy pie with a refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for a summer dessert or any occasion where you want a tangy and sweet treat.
A light and fluffy pie with a refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for a summer dessert or any occasion where you want a tangy and sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar Divided
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 medium egg yolks Lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp butter Unsalted
- 1/2 tbsp lemon zest Grated
- 3 medium egg whites Room temperature
- 1 baked pie shell 9-inch
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add lemon juice and water, stirring until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thickened and bubbly, then reduce the heat and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in butter and lemon zest. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
- Beat egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the lemon mixture into the beaten egg whites until no streaks remain.
- Spoon the filling into the baked pie shell. Chill for at least 3 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream or lemon slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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Great recipe! But instead of sugar, I used honey… is that okay? Anyway, it was still good!
How many calories are in this? I’m trying to lose weight but it sounds delish.
It’s pie… didn’t really like it. Just taste like lemon and airy stuff. Give me real dessert.
Lemon Chiffon Pie was like a cloud of lemony goodness! So easy to make too. Highly recommend!
So simple to make! I was skeptical at first, but now it’s a family favorite.
What’s the deal with egg whites? Can I just use one of those egg replacements? Asking for a friend.
You can use egg replacements, but it might not be the same. Egg whites give it volume and texture. Just a heads up!
I tried making this and it didn’t set properly. Maybe I did something wrong? 😕
Not my fave. The texture is weird and not as good as I expected. I think I stick to chocolate pies.
This pie was amazing! So fluffy and the lemon flavor is just perfect. My family loved it!