Lemon Cloud Pie

Lemon Cloud Pie
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Lemon Cloud Pie a try. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 10 servings with 151 calories, 3g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe from Taste of Home requires salt, egg whites, peel of lemon, and additional whipped cream and lemon optional. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Add cream of tartar, salt and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form.
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Add sugar gradually, about 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat until very stiff.
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Place in a greased 9-in. round baking dish.
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Bake at 275° for 55 minutes or until meringue is a light cream color and is dry and firm to the touch. Cool thoroughly.
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For filling, beat egg yolks in the top of a double boiler.
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Add sugar, lemon juice, peel and salt. Cook until thick, about 5-8 minutes. Cool. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into shell. Refrigerate overnight. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices.
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Recommended wine: Vin Santo, Late Harvest Riesling, Lambrusco Dolce

Pie can be paired with Vin Santo, Late Harvest Riesling, and Lambrusco Dolce. These wines are all sweet, which is important since wine should usually be sweeter than the food you're pairing with it. One wine you could try is Snake River Late Harvest Riesling. It has 5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 16 dollars.
Snake River Late Harvest Riesling
Snake River Late Harvest Riesling
Made from the grapes left to hang on the vine in our estate Arena Valley Vineyard, Late Harvest Riesling is our original dessert wine. Our 2011 has a limeade nose with a hint of minerals and a honey finish. Enjoy this wine with fruit based desserts or as a refreshing aperitif.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 5 m.
Servings10
Health Score0
Dish TypesDessert
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