Old-Fashioned Lemon Pie

Light, smooth, and sweet, this old-fashioned lemon pie requires no baking--just use gelatin and chill before serving!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 302 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar, divided
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine graham cracker crumbs with softened butter and sugar in a bowl thoroughly using the back of a fork. Firmly pat the mixture onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.

Step 2

Soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Combine with 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in the top of a double boiler. Beat egg yolks lightly and stir into the lemon mixture. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into the lemon filling.

Step 4

Beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff. Fold into the lemon filling. Pour into the prepared crust and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.