Lemon Chiffon Pie

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp margarine
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup graham wafer crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp lemon peel, grated
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 cup sweetener equivalent to sugar
  • 1 tbsp unflavored gelatine (1 pkg)
  • 1/3 cup powdered skim milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup ice water
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice


Directions

  • Melt margarine in a pie plate at high for 30-45 seconds;
  • Combine graham crumbs and spices;
  • Add to pie plate and combine well with a fork;
  • Spread evenly over bottom of pie plate;
  • Microwave at high for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent scorching;
  • Allow to cool before filling;
  • In a large measure, sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup water;
  • Allow to soften;
  • In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon peel, salt and 1/4 cup lemon juice;
  • Microwave at medium for 5 to 8 minutes until mixture comes to a boil, stirring every 2 minutes;
  • Add gelatin and sweetener and mix well;
  • Refrigerate until slightly thickened;
  • Beat egg whites, powdered milk, ice water and 1 tbsp lemon juice until stiff;
  • Carefully fold gelatin mixture into egg whites;
  • Pour into crust;
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.


Calories: 115
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Fat

© Michelle Anderson 2005 - 2015