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Unbelievably Delicious Lemon Chiffon Pie Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9-inch pie

Ingredients

  • ¼cupcold water

  • 1(.25 ounce) packageunflavored gelatin

  • 1cupwhite sugar, divided

  • 4egg yolks

  • ½cupfresh lemon juice

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonlemon zest

  • 4egg whites

  • 1(9 inch)prepared graham cracker crust

Cooking Directions

  1. Pour cold water into a bowl; add gelatin and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. Beat 1/2 cup of sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt together in a bowl until smooth. Cook in the top of a double boiler, stirring constantly, until it is the consistency of custard. Add grated lemon zest and softened gelatin and stir thoroughly; set aside to thicken and cool, about 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form; fold egg whites into cooled custard mixture.

  4. Pour filling into prepared pie shell and chill in refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream if desired.

Editor’s Note:

This recipe contains raw egg whites. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and the infirm do not consume raw egg.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g 		8%
Saturated Fat
2g 		8%
Cholesterol
68mg 		23%
Sodium
233mg 		10%
Total Carbohydrate
31g 		11%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		1%
Total Sugars
25g
Protein
4g 		7%
Vitamin C
5mg 		5%
Calcium
14mg 		1%
Iron
1mg 		3%
Potassium
55mg 		1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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