Meyer Lemon Ice Box Pie
- 4 large Meyer lemons, juiced
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 (9-inch) blind baked pastry shell
- 3 egg whites
- 2 cups fresh blueberry coulis
- Shaker of powdered sugar
- 8 sprigs of fresh mint
- In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and 2 cups of water.
- Bring the liquid to a boil.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup of water, together.
- Spoon 1/2 cup of the hot liquid into in the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Whisk the egg mixture into the lemon mixture and bring back to a boil.
- Cook the mixture for about 4 minutes, or until thick, whisking constantly.
- Pour the mixture into the pie shell and cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, fitted with a whip attachment, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue to whip until firm peaks form.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the pie.
- Place in the oven until the top is golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool.
- Spoon the coulis in the center of each plate.
- Place a piece of the pie in the center of the sauce.
- Garnish with powdered sugar and mint.
lemons, sugar, salt, water, egg yolks, cornstarch, pastry shell, egg whites, coulis, powdered sugar, mint
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/meyer-lemon-ice-box-pie-recipe.html (may not work)