Lemon Custard Pie

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This dreamy lemon custard pie features a delicate, almost mousse-like filling, thanks to the genius addition of whipped egg whites.

Ingredients

  • Dough for single-crust pie
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • Optional: Whipped cream, lemon slices and fresh mint

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  2. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk, flour and salt; mix well. Stir in lemon juice and zest; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture.
  3. Pour into crust. Bake until lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, garnish with whipped cream, lemon and mint. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 315 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

My mother often made this lemon pie back when we were growing up. You might say it's stood the test of time because today it's still my 75-year-old brother's favorite! The beaten egg whites give it a delicate texture and make this custard pie quite unique! It's a great way to finish off any meal. —Jeannie Fritson, Kearney, Nebraska
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