LEMON SPONGE PIE
This lemon pie has a light and airy texture because the egg whites are beaten until fluffly, then folded into the filling. This delicious pie recipe was posted in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine.
Provided by CarolAT
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pastry and line 9-inch pie plate. Line with double thickness of foil. Bake for 8 minutes, remove foil. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes more, or until lightly browned. Cool on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees.
- Separate egg yolks from whites; place whites in medium bowl and set aside.
- In large bowl beat butter with electric mixer until fluffly. Beat in sugar until combined. Beat in egg yokes, lemon peel, lemon juice, flour, and salt until just combined. Add milk; beat until just combined (mixture will be thin and appear curdled).
- Thoroughly wash beaters. In medium bowl, beat egg whites with mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold egg whites into beaten mixture. transfer mixture to prebaked crust.
- Loosely tent top of pie with foil to prevent overbrowning, making sure the foil does not touch filling. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more until set in the center.
- Cool 1 hour on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours. To serve top with Candied Lemon Slices.
- Candied Lemon Slices: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water; bring to boiling. Add thinly sliced lemon. Simmer gently, uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes or until syrupy. Transfer slsices to waxed paper. Discard remaining syrup.
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Jacques Theron
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. The filling is creamy and delicious, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. My family loves this pie!
Ashini Kaveesha
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. The filling was creamy and delicious, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I think I would try using less sugar next time.
mikaiel536 khan
[email protected]This pie was amazing! The crust was perfect and the filling was light and fluffy. The lemon flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Patience Omonigho
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pie is always a hit with my family and friends. The filling is creamy and delicious, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.
Karen Furtado Amore
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Md naime Md naime
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. The filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I think I would try adding a little more sugar to the filling next time.
lucious panda
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. The filling was creamy and delicious, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I think I would try using less sugar next time.
Master Hacker
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. The filling is creamy and delicious, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. My family loves this pie!
Mari1111 Marimarimari
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
MD Tafchir Islam
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and fluffy filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Ajala . H . Adeniyi
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Favic Mary
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. The filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I think I would try adding a little more sugar to the filling next time.
Lara Safia
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pie is always a hit with my family and friends. The filling is creamy and delicious, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.
Prickly Pear
[email protected]This pie was amazing! The crust was perfect and the filling was light and fluffy. The lemon flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this pie again.
PES_ SOM_NEWS CHANEL
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts. But I was pleasantly surprised! The pie was delicious, with a light and fluffy filling and a flaky crust. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even i
Lebogang Mothapo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pie was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.
GAMER SMG
[email protected]I made this pie for a family gathering and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy lemon filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Mh Sagor
[email protected]This lemon sponge pie was a delight! The filling was light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make