La Trattoria ::: Lemon Pie




Source : La Trattoria

Ingredients
  • 1 tsp. (5 mL) unflavoured gelatine
  • 2 tsp. (10 mL) cold water
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) butter*
  • 1 baked pie shell
  • Candied lemon rind as needed
Instructions
  1. Mix gelatin and cold water and let stand. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk yolks, whole eggs, sugar and lemon juice together.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. When bubbles break the surface, remove from heat and stir in margarine, 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) at a time. Heat gelatin in microwave about 10 sec. and add to mixture. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hrs.
Comment

Servings: 6
Suggestion: If desired, top with lemon peel and dollops of whipped cream before serving.