Ingredients
- 1 package (1/4 oz) unflavored gelatin
- 4 1/2 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust
- whipped cream (optional)
Steps
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Separate the eggs, then whisk the yolks, lemon juice, salt, and half the sugar in a 2-quart saucepan.
- Cook the yolk mixture over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the gelatin and lemon zest, then cool the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar over a saucepan of simmering water until they reach 160 F, then beat until firm.
- Fold the whites into the lemon mixture, spread it in the crust, and chill for 2 hours.
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