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Volume 6, Number 38 - April 1, 2005
Lemon Chiffon Pie

 

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
/2 cup water
1/3 cup ice water
2 eggs, separated
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

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 3-5 min, 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 5-8 min 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.

Serves: 8

Nutrition Facts: 
Serving: 1
Calories 115 g 
Fat  5 g, 
Cholesterol   mg, 
Sodium  mg
Carbohydrates 15 g

Courtesy Of: diabeticgourmet.com