Lemon Cloud Pie II is a heavenly dessert that combines a creamy filling, fluffy meringue, and a graham cracker crust. Originally made popular by Kraft Foods in the 1960s, this delightful dessert remains a favorite among lemon enthusiasts. The creamy filling is made with lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and butter, creating a smooth and tangy texture. The meringue topping is made with egg whites and sugar, resulting in a light and airy cloud-like texture that is perfectly balanced by the rich filling.
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LEMON CLOUD PIE
This flavorful, festive pie is my favorite for parties and family gatherings.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar, salt and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually, about 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat until very stiff. Place in a greased 9-in. round baking dish. Bake at 275° for 55 minutes or until meringue is a light cream color and is dry and firm to the touch. Cool thoroughly. , For filling, beat egg yolks in the top of a double boiler. Add sugar, lemon juice, zest and salt. Cook until thick, about 5-8 minutes. Cool. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into shell. Refrigerate overnight. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices.
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LEMON CLOUD PIE II
This is a great pie, and a little different to our usual lemon meringue.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Slowly beat in 1 cup sugar, then 2 teaspoons lemon rind; continue to beat until very stiff and glossy, about 10 minutes. Spoon meringue into well buttered pie plate, and spread evenly to form a shell. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 50 minutes, until firm. Cool.
- Beat egg yolks, slowly adding remaining 1 cup sugar, beat until thick. Mix cornstarch with lemon juice, and add to yolk mixture. Stir in water and 2 teaspoons lemon rind. Cook over low heat until thick and bubbling. Remove and chill, covering with plastic wrap to keep film from forming on surface.
- Beat whipping cream, and fold into cold lemon custard. Spoon into meringue shell. Cover, and chill 3 to 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 55.5 mg, Sugar 50.5 g
LEMON CLOUD PIE I
A light, refreshing, and easy to make pie. It's one of my summer favorites.
Provided by P. Tindall
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon peel and juice, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Beat well. Stir while cooking over medium heat until thick; it will thicken just as it starts to simmer.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Add cream cheese to lemon mixture, and stir until incorporated.
- In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; add remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Fold sweetened egg whites into lemon mixture.
- Spoon filling into shell and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 152.1 mg, Sugar 26 g
LEMON CUSTARD IN MERINGUE CUPS
My husband loves lemon meringue pie. This variation is a favorite of his. I like it, too...it's very easy to make but looks very elegant. I've served it at every occasion from a formal dinner party to just a casual get-together. Ever since I was a young girl, making desserts has been a favorite hobby. Over the years, I've filled two binders with recipes for them!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For meringue, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vinegar, vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. , Line baking sheet with parchment. Spoon egg white mixture into 8 mounds on paper. Shape into cups with a spoon. , Bake at 300° for 35 minutes. Turn oven off and leave door closed; let shells dry in oven at least 1 hour. Remove shells from paper. When thoroughly cooled, store in an airtight container. , For custard, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and remaining sugar and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Beat egg yolks. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; gently stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Chill. , Just before serving, fill meringue shells with custard and top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice will give your pie a brighter, more flavorful taste than bottled lemon juice.
- Don't overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will make your pie tough. Beat them until they are stiff but not dry.
- Bake the pie until the top is golden brown. This will ensure that the pie is cooked through.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set.
- Serve the pie with fresh whipped cream or ice cream. This will add a delicious richness to the pie.
Conclusion:
Lemon Cloud 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 creamy filling and fluffy meringue topping, this pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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