Description
This is an easy to make and delicious pie based on the traditional french tart au citron with only a fraction of the fat and calories. Prepare it in a flan or quiche pan if you have one. The recipe is from anne lindsay's new light cooking
edited to add: as stated by i'mpat, be sure to use the icing sugar to cut the tartness of this recipe.
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Egg Whites
- Granulated Sugar
- Lemons
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Pie Crusts
- Icing Sugar
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat eggs, egg whites and sugar for 4 minutes or until thick and creamy
- Beat in lemon rind
- Beating constantly, slowly drizzle in lemon juice and orange juice
- Pour into baked pie shell and place on baking sheet
- Bake in 350f oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until filling is slightly puffed, browned on top and barely set
- Let cool completely
- Just before serving sift the icing sugar over top