Angel Pie Recipe

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F ( 120 degrees C).

Beat egg whites until stiff. Add cream of tartar and gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat until glossy. Turn the meringue into a well-greased 10 inch pie plate. Spread over bottom and sides of plate building up the sides 1/2 inch above the edge of the plate. Place in oven and bake 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven and leave meringue inside to cool slowly.

Combine egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons zest and lemon juice in double boiler. Cook stirring constantly over medium low-heat until thick. Pour into a bowl and cool thoroughly.

Whip cold cream until stiff. Place half of the whipped cream in the cooled meringue shell. Cover with a layer of the lemon filling and top with the remainder of the whipped cream. (This top layer can be piped on with a decorative star tip). Garnish with remaining lemon zest. Refrigerate until serving.