Lemon Pie Cake

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 2/3 C sugar
• 1/2 c butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 c flour
• Filling:
• 1 1/3 c sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbles corn starch
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 3/4 c water
• 2 table butter
• 1/2 c lemon juice
• Meringue:
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 c sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Crust: mix sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Add flout. Press into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until golden brown

Filling: mix sugar, salt, corn starch and water. Bring to a boil. Add 1/2 mixture to egg yolks, return to pan and boil 2 minutes. Mix in butter and lemon juice. Spread onto cooled crust.

Meringue: Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add cream of tartar and sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread to 1/2 inch of sides.

Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes. Meringue should be golden brown