SILKY LEMON PIE

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If you love lemon, you'll delight in this delicious dessert. There's a sweet-tart burst of flavor in each bite of the silky custard-like filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large egg whites
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Using a fork, stir in oil and butter until dough is crumbly. Gradually add enough water until dough will hold together. Roll out between plastic wrap to an 11-in. circle. Freeze for 10 minutes. Remove top sheet of plastic wrap from pastry; invert onto a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Remove remaining plastic wrap. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges. Chill. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, lemon juice, zest and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool for 10-15 minutes. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs. Gradually beat in lemon mixture. Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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