Claire Brennan's Lemon Ice Box Pie
(Makes 2 pies)
Filling:
6 egg yolks
6 whole eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
Crust:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
Topping:
1 quart whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
Mix egg yolks, eggs, lemon juice, sugar and lemon zest in top of
double boiler set over barely simmering water. Cook mixture until it looks like thick
mayonnaise. Whip in butter.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press mixture
into two pie plates. Add filling. Let cool, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve, whip the cream and sugar until thickened.
Spread whipped cream on top of the pies and garnish, if desired,
with lemon rind.
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