Angel Pie

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If you like lemons, then you 'll love this creamy pie. It calls for lemon juice, lemon rind and a sprinkling of lemon zest. The lemon filling is sandwiched between layers of whipped cream and topped with a yummy meringue crust that is dusted with lemon ze

INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F ( 120 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch pie plate extremely well.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Add cream of tartar and 1 cup sugar; beat until glossy. 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 and stir over medium low heat until thick. Cool thoroughly.
  • Whip cold cream until stiff. Place half of the whipped cream in the meringue shell. Cover with a layer of the lemon filling and top with the remainder of the whipped cream. This top layer can be put on with a decorative tube. Garnish with remaining lemon zest. Refrigerate.