Lemon Sponge Pie
- 1/2 (11 oz.) pkg. pie crust mix
- 4 eggs, separated
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
- 1/3 c. lemon juice
- 2/3 c. milk
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
- Prepare pie crust mix for a 9-inch pastry shell with a high, fluted edge.
- Chill.
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
- Beat egg whites in a large bowl until foamy.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar slowly, beating until meringue forms soft peaks.
- Beat egg yolks and the remaining sugar in a medium sized bowl until thick and light. Beat in flour, lemon rind, lemon juice, milk and butter until smooth.
- Fold into meringue until no streaks of white remain. Pour into pastry shell.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350u0b0 for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- Do not overbake.
pie crust, eggs, sugar, flour, lemon rind, lemon juice, milk, butter
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=175950 (may not work)