Lemon Angel Pie Recipes

LEMON ANGEL PIE

Steps:

• Beat 4 egg whites until frothy.
• Add cream of tartar beat until it will hold a point.
• Gradually add sugar beat until stiff and glossy.
• Spread into greased pie pan.{putting more toward the sides of the pan than the bottom}.
• Bake @ 300 for 1 hour.
• Filling:.
• Beat 4 egg yolks.
• add 1/2 C sugar,lemon juice,water and lemon rind.
• Cook in double boiler until thick {like a cake mix}stirring often.
• Cool.
• Spread 1 C whipping cream in cooled pie shell, then spread the lemon filling and top with remaining whipping cream.{when spreading try and not crush the merangue as it is very light and airy}.
• Refrigerate for several hours or over night.

ANGEL PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F ( 120 degrees C).
• Beat egg whites until stiff. Add cream of tartar and gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat until glossy. Turn the meringue into a well-greased 10 inch pie plate. Spread over bottom and sides of plate, building up the sides 1/2 inch above the edge of the plate. Place in oven, and bake 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven, and leave meringue inside to cool slowly.
• Combine egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons zest, and lemon juice in double boiler. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium low-heat until thick. Pour into a bowl and cool thoroughly.
• Whip cold cream until stiff. Place half of the whipped cream in the cooled meringue shell. Cover with a layer of the lemon filling and top with the remainder of the whipped cream. (This top layer can be piped on with a decorative star tip). Garnish with remaining lemon zest. Refrigerate until serving.