Swedish Angel Lemon Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Beat the egg whites until frothy, then add cream of tartar. Beat until stiff and then gradually add 1 cup sugar.
2. 2
   Spread in a buttered 9-inch pie pan and bake at 300° for about 25 minutes or until meringue is set and slightly brown.
3. 3
   Beat egg yolks until thick.
4. 4
   Add 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice and rind.
5. 5
   Cook in double boiler, stirring until thickened.
6. 6
   (If after cooking the filling becomes too thick, add 2 tablespoons hot water.)
7. 7
   When meringue and filling are cool, whip the cream.
8. 8
   Blend half of the whipped cream with the filling and spread over meringue.
9. 9
   Spread with remaining whipped cream.
10. 10
    Serves 8.