Lemon Cream Pie (Diabetic)
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Course : Diabetic
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        CRUST:
   1      cup           all-purpose flour
     1/4  cup           Diet margarine
   3      tablespoons   cold water
                        LEMON CUSTARD:
   3                    Egg yolks
   1      tablespoon    Cornstarch
   1                    Unflavored gelatin -- envelope
     3/4  cup           Lemon juice
     3/4  cup           boiling water
   1      tablespoon    Lemon rind -- grated
   1      tablespoon    Diet margarine
                        Sugar substitute -- *
                        -- Equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
					
                        

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   2                    Egg whites
   1                    Cool Whip Lite¨
                        -- 1 packet
     1/2  cup           Skim milk
   1                    Lemon -- thinly sliced
 

Preparation:

* 1/2 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