| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Eggs, Dairy |
Canadian |
Low-cal, Pies |
8 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 |
c |
Flour, all purpose |
| 1/4 |
c |
Diet margarine |
| 3 |
T |
Cold water |
| 3 |
|
Egg yolks |
| 1 |
T |
Cornstarch |
| 1 |
|
Unflavored gelatin, envelope |
| 3/4 |
c |
Lemon juice |
| 3/4 |
c |
Boiling water |
| 1 |
T |
Lemon rind, grated |
| 1 |
T |
Diet margarine |
|
|
Sugar substitute, * |
|
|
Equivalent to 1/2 cup |
|
|
sugar |
| 2 |
|
Egg whites |
| 1 |
|
Low calorie whipped topping |
|
|
1 packet |
| 1/2 |
c |
Skim milk |
| 1 |
|
Lemon, thinly sliced |
INSTRUCTIONS
/2 cup sugar = 12 packets MOST sugar substitute, where 1 packet = 2
tsp sugar. "Bulk" sugar substitute usually is 1 tsp = 1 tsp sugar,
most liquid sugar substitute are sweeter; with 1/2 tsp = 1 tsp sugar
CHECK THE PACKAGE LABEL BEFORE MEASURING: CRUST: In food processor ,
combine flour and margarine; process with on-off motion till coarse
crumbs. Add water and blend until mixture forms a ball. Roll out on a
floured surface to 12 inch circle, line 9 inch pie plate. Trim edges.
Cover pastry with 9 inch circle of waxed paper; prick holes through
paper and pastry with fork. Weigh down with dried beans or rice; bake
in 350F oven 10 minutes. Remove beans and paper; bake 15 to 20 minutes
or until lightly browned. Let cool. CUSTARD: In food processor or
blender, blend egg yolks, cornstarch, gelatin and lemon juice; add
boiling water and blend thoroughly. Blend in lemon rind and margarine.
Pour in small pan and heat to boiling, stirring constantly, until
thickened. Let cool; slightly; stir in sweetener. Pour in pie crust.
Chill for 2 hours. TOPPING: In bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but
not dry, peaks forms. Prepare whipped topping according to package
directions, substituting milk for water. Gently fold in egg whites.
Spread over chilled custard. Garnish with lemon slices. Serve
immediately. SERVES: 8 FOOD CHOICE VALUE PER SERVING (CANADIAN
DIABETES ASSOCIATION) Each serving 1/9 of recipe 1/2 Protein choice 1
Starchy choice 1/2 Fruits & Vegetables Choice 1 1/2 Fats & Oils Choice
19 g carbohydrate 5 g protein 8 g total fat 172 calories From Gemini's
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