Frozen Lemon Pie - Home Cooking

Here's a cool dessert for a hot summer day ~~~

Frozen Lemon Pie

1 - 9" graham cracker or vanilla cookie crumb crust (ready made or make your own)
3 large eggs - separated
1/2 cup sugar + 3 T. sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream - whipped

Preparation -
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in lemon juice. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Fold in 3 tablespoons sugar. Fold the egg white mixture into the lemon juice mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream. Spoon lemon filling into the pie crust. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours or until filling is firm.
Optional - Top with additonal whipped cream just before serving.

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	Allyson Elizabeth D´Angelo BellaOnline's Home Cooking Editor