Orange Lemon Chiffon Pie

Submitted by Kaarin

"A wonderfully creamy and zesty pie! One of my favorites. From better homes and gardens. Cook time doesn't include time needed for chilling."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (1 envelope)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 3⁄4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (2 oranges)
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (1 lemon)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 1 (9 inch) pie crusts, unbaked

directions

1. In a saucepan combine the gelatin, sugar and salt. Stir in the milk and egg yolks.
2. Cook and stir constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in the grated peel and juices. Chill till partially set. Fold in whipped cream and put in pie shell. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours.

Reviews

[Meowmix318]

This was pretty easy to make. I used 2 eggs instead and used 1/2 a cup of lemon juice instead for an added lemonly flavor and half of the orange juice. This was really sweet, I think I'll use a little less sugar next time.