Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 3 cups hot water
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 t. salt
- 1 t. all purpose flour
- 3 t. cornstarch
- 1 t. grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 t. butte, melted
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 5 egg whites
- 1 t. vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
1. Prepare pie crust and set aside. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Bring water to a boil in a medium pot.
3. Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, salt, flour, cornstarch, lemon zest and lemon juice in a bowl. Remove water from heat, then add the sugar mixture to the pot.
4. Beat the egg yolks in another bowl, then slowly add them to the pot along with the butter. Stir the mixture over low heat until it thickens slightly, enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar, then spread it around the bottom of the pie crust. Add the filling once it has cooled to room temperature.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Use a spatula to spread the topping on the pie.
7. Place in oven until parts of the top begin to brown, about 5 - 10 minutes. Serve.