Lemon Butter Cream Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1 (8-inch) pie shell, baked
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Directions:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in lemon juice and rind. Cook in double boiler over hot water, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool slightly. Pour into cool pie shell.
- Add salt to egg whites and beat until frothy. Beat in sugar, a tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat mixture will hold soft peaks. Spread over filling, sealing carefully to crust. Bake at 325 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until nicely brown.