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Ingredients
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1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 ¼ cups white sugar
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4 egg yolks, beaten
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 pinch salt
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1 ¼ cups milk
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2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
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⅓ cup lemon juice
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4 egg whites
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat the egg yolks, flour, salt, milk, grated zest, and lemon juice into the creamed mixture.
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In a clean bowl and with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold the egg whites into the filling. Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
340 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 340 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol 117mg | 39% |
Sodium 195mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 34g | |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
Calcium 63mg | 5% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 128mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.