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mixing until just incorporated. Add vanilla and zest and
mix.
Press shortbread evenly into 9-inch pie plate, covering the
bottom and going up to the edge of the pie plate. Bake for
20–25 minutes until the crust is a light golden.
Keep the oven on 350˚F, but turn to regular bake.
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. Whisk the
eggs together in a bowl with the 1
1
⁄
4
cup sugar until light
and frothy. Whisk in lemon zest and juice.
Place the egg whites in a separate mixing bowl
and reserve.
Pour filling into the warm shortbread crust. Bake for 20
minutes until the top is set but the middle still has move-
ment.
Once the filling is set, remove from oven; reduce oven to
325°F on regular bake. Start beating the egg whites with an
electric mixer. Once the whites are frothy pour the last cup
of sugar into the bowl with the mixer running. Beat whites
until peaks form that are stiff but not dry.
Pour the meringue on the top of the pie, covering the
entire surface of the pie including the crust. Bake until
the meringue is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 367 (32% from fat) • carb 58g • pro. 6g • fat 13g
sat fat 8g chol. 102mg • sod. 100mg • calc. 17mg • fiber 1g
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