Best 14 Lemon Chiffon Pie Recipes

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Are you in search of a luscious and refreshing dessert that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the classic lemon chiffon pie, a culinary delight that combines a velvety smooth filling nestled in a crisp and flaky crust. With its burst of citrusy flavor, this timeless pie has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your dessert repertoire or a novice cook seeking a special treat to impress your loved ones, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect lemon chiffon pie.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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Light, fluffy lemon chiffon pie. This recipe is also good using lime juice. Garnish each slice with sweetened whipped cream.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Chiffon Pie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cold water
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Soften gelatin in water 5 minutes.
  • Beat yolks and add 1/2 cup of the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cook in the top of a double boiler, stirring constantly, until of custard consistency. Add grated lemon zest and softened gelatin and stir thoroughly. Cool.
  • When mixture begins to get thick, In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until stiff, adding remaining 1/2 cup sugar while whipping. Fold egg whites into custard.
  • Pour filling into pie shell and chill in refrigerator. Serve when firm. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 233 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

NO BAKE LEMON-LIME CHIFFON PIE



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Enjoy this light, airy, non-filling chilled pie as a great dessert after a barbecue.

Provided by Patti'sPantry

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
½ cup boiling water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, chilled
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup white sugar
2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

Steps:

  • Pour the boiling water into a small bowl, and stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Set aside.
  • Beat the evaporated milk in a mixer bowl until stiff. Add the lemon juice and sugar; continue beating. Stir in the gelatin mixture and blend thoroughly. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Pour filling into the crusts. Chill until firm, about 1 hour, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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Chiffon pies are gelatin based fillings lightened with egg whites.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 8 servings or 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (6 ounces), cut into pieces
1/4 cup ice water (strain out the ice just before using)
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
4 eggs, separated
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
1/3 cup water
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the Crust: In a food processor combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and pulse until pea-sized pieces appear.
  • In a small bowl, stir the water and vinegar together.
  • Add the vinegar mixture and pulse briefly¿it will still look crumbly. Transfer the crumbs to a work surface and shape into a round, flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using. (Or, refrigerate up to 48 hours or freeze up to 1 month before using. If frozen, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before rolling out.)
  • When the time comes to roll out the dough, let the dough warm up for a few minutes at room temperature to make it more workable. Dust a work surface with just a few tablespoons of flour and keep some extra flour at hand. Sprinkle a little flour on top of the dough and start rolling outward from the center with quick, light strokes. Don't worry if the edges split a bit; concentrate on forming a good circle from the center. Lift up and rotate the dough 1/4 turn every minute or so to help ensure even rolling. The dough should feel smooth and soft; some say it should feel like the inside of your forearm. If it gets sticky, sprinkle on a bit more flour, but don't do this more than 2 or 3 times; the dough will absorb too much flour. Instead, put it back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up the butter. Keep rolling until the circle is at least 2 inches larger than your pan (for example, 11 inches wide for a 9-inch pie pan), or 3 inches larger for deep-dish pies.
  • Set your pie pan nearby. We always use heavy aluminum pans, because glass pans seem to bake the crust too fast. However, we know that the advantage of glass is that you can easily check the color of the crust. To transfer the crust to the pan, I find it easiest to roll a finished crust up onto the rolling pin, then gently unroll it in the pan. Or, you can fold it gently in quarters, lift it up, position the center point on the center of the pan, and unfold it into the pan. Make sure that the dough is allowed to settle completely into the pan.
  • Don't stretch and press the dough into the corners; stretched dough will likely shrink back when you bake it. Instead, lift the edges of the crust to let it settle down into the corners. If the dough tears a bit, don't be concerned; we'll patch it in a minute. Using scissors or a sharp knife, trim the dough to within 3/4-inch of the rim. Use any extra scraps to patch the crust, pressing with your fingers (wet them if necessary) or set aside. To decorate the rim, fold under the excess dough then just press it all around with the back of a fork. For a slightly more advanced look, press the thumb and forefinger of 1 hand together. Use them to gently push the thick dough rim outward, while pushing inward with the forefinger of the other hand, so that they intersect in a "V" with the dough in between. Repeat all around the rim to make a wavy edge. Chill 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line the shell with a sheet of foil and fill with raw rice or dried beans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and rice and continue baking until golden brown. Let the pie shell cool on a rack while you make the filling.
  • Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl with a whip attachment, whisk together the yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until fluffy, then add the lemon juice and zest. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, and cook, whisking, until thickened, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let dissolve.
  • Remove the yolk mixture from the heat and whisk in the gelatin until dissolved. Place the mixture over an ice bath and stir with a rubber spatula to cool it. Once it's room temperature remove it from the ice bath and let it sit while you whip the meringue.
  • Place the egg whites in a clean dry bowl and whip on medium speed until foamy; then turn up to high and continue whipping until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and whip until glossy and sugar has dissolved. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the lemon mixture; then fold in the remaining whites in 3 batches. Pour the mixture into the cooled pie shell and smooth the top.
  • Chill the pie at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with dollops of whipped cream.

TANGY LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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This is such an easy pie to make, you will be able to prepare it in no time at all. It is even fancy enough to serve to guests and they will be so impressed!-Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
2 teaspoons shortening
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Fresh raspberries and mint leaves
Lemon slices

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 2 minutes to soften. Add 1/2 cup sugar and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved., In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed about 5 minutes or until pale yellow. Gradually drizzle hot gelatin mixture into yolks, beating constantly. Return yolk mixture to same saucepan. Stir in lemon juice. Cook over low heat until mixture thickens and bubbles around the edges, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine cream, food coloring if desired and remaining sugar. Beat a high speed until soft peaks form. Add cooled lemon mixture. Continue beating at high speed until stiff peaks form., Microwave chocolate and shortening in a small resealable plastic bag on high for 30 seconds. Knead bag to mix. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-15-second intervals until melted. Spoon half of lemon filling into pastry shell. Cut a small hole from corner of bag and drizzle half of chocolate over filling. Top with remaining filling. Drizzle remaining chocolate over pie. Chill pie at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with raspberries, mint and lemon.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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This pie is too easy and so luscious! You can substitute any flavor of gelatin that you prefer!!

Provided by SHECOOKS2

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O®
1 cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix gelatin in boiling water; stir to dissolve. Allow gelatin to cool to room temperature.
  • In a separate bowl, beat gelatin mixture into whipped topping. Pour into graham cracker crust. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

LEMON CURD CHIFFON PIE



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This pie is a showstopper. It's very refreshing and tart. I get frequent requests to make it. Normally I am a chocolate lover, but this pie makes me forget about chocolate. -Callie Palen-Lowrie, Louisville, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

9 whole graham crackers, broken into large pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (11 ounces) lemon curd
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon limoncello
BERRY SAUCE:
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
1/2 pint fresh blueberries
1/2 pint fresh strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur

Steps:

  • Place the graham crackers, pecans, sugar, vanilla and salt in a food processor; cover and pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the butter; process until blended. , Press crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the lemon curd, cream cheese and lemon zest until blended; set aside. , Sprinkle gelatin over lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir and let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in limoncello. Gradually beat into lemon curd mixture until well blended. Fold in whipped cream; pour into the crust. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set., In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the berries, sugar and jam. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until fruit is softened. In a blender, cover and process berry mixture for 1-2 minutes or until blended. Strain, reserving juice. Discard seeds. , Return juice to the saucepan; cook for 15-18 minutes or until reduced to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice and raspberry liqueur. Chill for 1 hour. Garnish servings with sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON CHIFFON PIE III



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Don't try if you don't like lemon. WOOO HOOOO this is lemony and delicious. The graham cracker taste of the crust just compliments all the lemon flavor. I find that refrigerating overnight gives all the ingredients time to really have that taste a "chiffon" pie such as this should have. I got this recipe out of my Jello Brand Recipe Book years ago. Been making it ever since then. Hope you enjoy. :)

Provided by Melanie Murray

Categories     Pie

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup cold water
ice cube
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) prepared graham cracker crumb crust

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
  • Stir in lemon peel and juice.
  • Mix cold water and ice to make 1 1/4 cups.
  • Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened.
  • Remove any remaining ice.
  • Stir in whipped topping with wire whisk until smooth.
  • Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound.
  • Spoon into crust.
  • Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight until firm.

LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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I love lemon, this is a really good pie, I like to make in summer. If you are using a store bought graham cracker crust, the filling is enough for 2 pies. Prep time does not include chilling time.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 1 9-inch pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
lemon slice (optional)

Steps:

  • Soften gelatin in cold water; set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Combine yolks, 1 cup sugar, lemon rind, juice, and salt in a saucepan; stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat;add gelatin, and stir until gelatin granules dissolve. Cool.
  • Beat egg whites ( at room temp) until foamy;gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into lemon mixture, pour into crust. Chill until set. Garnish with lemon slices.

LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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"I've been making this recipe for Lemon Chiffon Pie since before I got married," comments Cathy Dwyer of Freedom, New Hampshire. The ribbons of chocolate compliment the tangy lemon flavor.-Cathy Dwyer, Freedom, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate
1/2 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Cut pie crust sheet in half. Repackage and refrigerate one half for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining half into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; flute edges., Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over low heat for 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and a thermometer reaches 160° (do not boil). Remove from the heat. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small heavy saucepan, combine egg whites and remaining sugar over low heat. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed over low heat until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat. Beat on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture; gently fold in whipped cream., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spoon a third of lemon mixture into pie shell; drizzle with half of chocolate mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining lemon mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LEMON CHIFFON PIE II



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Make and share this Lemon Chiffon Pie II recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim19068

Categories     Pie

Time 2h

Yield 1 9 " pie

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups sour cream
8 ounces whipped topping
1/4 cup lemonade mix
1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust (I have also used a 9 in baked pie shell)

Steps:

  • Combine the condensed milk, sour cream, the whipped topping and lemonade into a large bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Spoon into a pie shell and chill before serving.

LEMON CHIFFON PIE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by DreiFromBK

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST:
9 whole graham crackers
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
FILLING:
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
4 tablespoons water
5 large eggs (2 whole, 3 separated)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 /u8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup lemon juice, about 4 lemons
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Serves 8 to 10 Before cooking the curd mixture, be sure to whisk thoroughly so that no clumps of cornstarch or streaks of egg white remain. Pasteurized egg whites can be substituted for the 3 raw egg whites. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream. FOR THE CRUST: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325°F. Process graham crackers in food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds (you should have about 1¼ cups crumbs). Add sugar and salt and pulse to combine. Add melted butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand. Transfer crumbs to 9-inch pie plate. Press crumbs evenly into bottom and up sides of plate. Bake until crust is lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Allow crust to cool completely. FOR THE FILLING: Sprinkle ½ teaspoon gelatin over 2 tablespoons water in small bowl and let sit until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes. Repeat with second small bowl, remaining ½ teaspoon gelatin, and remaining 2 tablespoons water. Whisk 2 eggs and 3 yolks together in medium saucepan until thoroughly combined. Whisk in 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined. Whisk in lemon zest and juice and heavy cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and slightly translucent, 4 to 5 minutes (mixture should register 170 degrees). Stir in 1 water-gelatin mixture until dissolved. Remove pan from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. Remove 1 1/4 cups curd from pan and pour through fine-mesh strainer set in bowl. Transfer strained curd to prepared pie shell (do not wash out strainer or bowl). Place filled pie shell in freezer. Add remaining water-gelatin mixture and cream cheese to remaining curd in pan and whisk to combine. (If cream cheese does not melt, briefly return pan to low heat.) Pour through strainer into now-empty bowl. Using stand mixer, whip 3 egg whites on medium-low speed until foamy, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and slowly add remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Continue whipping until whites are stiff and glossy, about 4 minutes. Add curd-cream cheese mixture and whip on medium speed until few streaks remain, about 30 seconds. Remove bowl from mixer and, using spatula, scrape sides of bowl and stir mixture until no streaks remain. Remove pie shell from freezer and carefully pour chiffon over curd.

LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons water
4 Eggs (Separated and Divided)
1 cup Sugar (Divided)
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 Baked Pie Crust

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, drizzle the gelatin over the cold water to soak.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium metal bowl, whisk together the egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar, the salt, lemon juice and lemon zest. Place the bowl over a larger pot of simmering water and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened to a custard-like consistency, about 8 minutes. Add the soaked gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and place the mixture over an ice bath, stirring just until cooled to room temperature. Remove from the ice bath and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. With the mixer running, drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar over the whites and continue beating until the whites form stiff peaks.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Mix approximately one-fourth of the beaten egg whites into the cooled lemon mixture to lighten it. Fold in the remaining egg whites, followed by the stiffly whipped cream, taking care not to deflate the filling as it is combined.
  • Turn the filling into the baked pie crust and refrigerate at least 4 hours to allow the filling to set up.

LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup evaporated milk
1 (.25 ounce) envelope of unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup of water
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Pour evaporated milk in a mixing bowl; place in freezer until ice crystals form (about 30 minutes). Sprinkle gelatin over water and lemon juice in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Stir in Splenda Granulated Sweetener and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves. Stir in lemon rind and lemon extract. Beat evaporated milk at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (about 5 minutes). Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating at high speed until mixture is combined. Do not over beat. Pour mixture into crust; cover and chill 1 hour or until set.

LEMON CHIFFON PIE



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I just love lemons! Just the thought of lemon makes my mouth water. If I lived in a year round warm climate I would certainly have a lemon tree in my yard. I put lemon in my water, in my tea and in my vodka (wink wink). I don't think I have ever prepared or ate a lemon recipe that I did not love. This mouthwatering Lip...

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Pies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c sugar
6 Tbsp butter melted
4 Tbsp butter
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/4 c cold water
1 c sugar
4 pasteurized eggs separated (yolks and egg whites in different bowls)
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons melted butter. Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Stir gelatin and water together. Let sit for 5 minutes
  • 4. In medium microwavable bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar and egg yolks until smooth. Whisk in lemon juice, lemon zest and melted butter. Microwave in one minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; approximately 4-5 minutes.While mixture is still warm whisk in softened gelatin. Allow lemon curd to cool for 20-30 minutes.
  • 5. In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form, slowly add remaining 1/2 cup sugar while whipping. Fold egg whites into lemon curd.
  • 6. Pour filling into graham cracker crust and chill several hours up to overnight. Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices.
  • 7. NOTES I do recommend that you use pasteurized eggs in this recipe since the whites will not be cooked. I have included an article in the post about how to pasteurize your own eggs. Some grocery stores do sell eggs that have been pasteurized.

Tips:

  • Use a large bowl to whip the egg whites so they have plenty of room to expand.
  • Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before whipping them. This will help them reach their full volume.
  • Add the sugar to the egg whites gradually, beating constantly. This will help prevent the egg whites from becoming grainy.
  • Beat the egg whites until they are stiff peaks. This means that when you lift the beaters out of the bowl, the peaks of the egg whites will stand straight up.
  • Fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture gently. Overmixing will deflate the egg whites and make the pie less fluffy.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help prevent the pie from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will help the pie set properly.

Conclusion:

Lemon chiffon pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its light and fluffy texture and its bright and tangy flavor, lemon chiffon pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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