LEMON CHIFFON PIE I

Steps:

• Soak gelatin in water.
• In double boiler over gently simmering water, beat yolks; add 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice.
• Cook, stirring until mixture coats the bottom of a spoon.
• Add grated lemon peel, gelatin and food coloring. Stir well.
• Cool in refrigerator about 1/2 hour until slightly thickened.
• Beat egg whites with 1/2 cup sugar; fold into lemon mixture.
• Fold in whipped topping.
• Spoon into baked pie crust. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving.
• garnish with chocolate shavings and lemon slices.