Lemon Cloud Pie I

First you make a simple lemon custard, then you stir in cream cheese, and then comes the sweetened whipped egg whites. That 's the cloud-like part. This lovely pale yellow filling is then spooned into a baked crust and chilled. Serve with fresh, sliced strawberries or blueberries.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 246 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup water
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Remove saucepan from heat. Add cream cheese to lemon mixture, and stir until incorporated.

Step 3

In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; add remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Fold sweetened egg whites into lemon mixture.

Step 4

Spoon filling into shell and chill.