Thursday, October 21, 2010

Lemon Velvet Cream Pie

My Dad's all time favorite pie is Lemon Meringue Pie.....and he loves anything lemon.....I think he might like this one for a change????

Lemon Velvet Cream Pie
1 pie shell, baked about 15 minutes  - (use the perfect pastry recipe)
1 t. unflavored gelatin
2 T. cold water
6 egg yolks
2 c. sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. whipping cream
1/4 t. salt
3/4 c. lemon juice
Whipped cream & lemon peel slivers
In a small bowl soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes.  Heat in microwave for 14 seconds and set aside.
In a mixer bowl combine egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk and beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes.  Beat in gelatin, whipping cream and salt at low speed.  Add lemon juice and beat on low for 30 seconds.  Pour into prepared crust.  Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until center of pie looks set when gently shaken.  Cool on rack for 1 hour.  Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 2 hours. 
Top with whipped cream and lemon peel slivers at serving time. 

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