Tangy lemon custard pie with fruit

A light custard and soft crust make this pie an easy dessert to share with friends.
by Emily Richards PH Ec.
144 cal Serves 10
Prep time 0h 25m
Cook time 2h 25m
Total time 2h 50m
Tangy lemon custard pie with strawberry slices on top

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Step 2

    In bowl combine cracker crumbs, wheat germ, wheat bran and walnuts. In a small bowl whisk together egg whites and margarine. Pour over crumb mixture and stir to coat well. Press mixture into 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate and bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 13 minutes or until set and firm. Let cool.
  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, in saucepan, whisk together eggs, egg whites, sugar, lemon rind and juice until well combined. Cook, whisking over medium-low heat for about 12 minutes or until thickened. Pour into fine mesh sieve over bowl and press through. Whisk in gelatin until combined. Whisk in yogurt and spread into cool crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set and cold.
  4. Step 4

    Serve with fruit.

Tips

  • Use frozen berries, thawed, in place of the fresh berries. You can make this pie up to two days ahead.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 10)

Calories
144
Protein
6 g
Sodium
100 mg
Potassium
192 mg
Total fat
6 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
38 mg
Carbohydrates
19 g
Fibre
2.3 g
Sugars
10 g
Added sugars
4 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. © Heart and Stroke Foundation 2011.