Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and melted butter, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into the lemon mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pie dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
- Allow to cool completely, then glaze with a mixture of lemon juice and powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best volume.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg