Lemon Chiffon Pie with Glazed Cranberries

Health score
1%
Lemon Chiffon Pie with Glazed Cranberries
45 min.
10
447kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon Chiffon Pie with Glazed Cranberries, a dessert that promises to brighten any gathering! This tantalizing pie features a zesty lemon filling, perfectly balanced with the sweet-tartness of glazed cranberries, making it an exquisite finish to any meal. The airy chiffon texture, achieved with whipped egg whites and cream, gives this dessert a lightness that melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more.

The buttery shortbread crust adds a contrasting crunch, brilliantly framing the citrusy filling and creating a symphony of textures that will have your guests raving about your culinary skills. Plus, with a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this show-stopping dessert even on busy days! Whether for a holiday gathering, a summer barbecue, or just a special family dinner, this pie holds the promise of bringing smiles to the table.

Perfect for those who love zesty desserts, this Lemon Chiffon Pie is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, crowned with a glistening layer of cranberries that add a pop of color. So gather your friends and family, and get ready to impress them with this refreshing and elegant treat that will transport them straight to dessert heaven!

Ingredients

  • cups shortbread cookie crumbs 
  • ounces cranberries fresh whole
  • large eggs separated
  • 1.5 teaspoons gelatin powder unflavored
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.5 cup currant jelly 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 3.5 tablespoons butter unsalted melted
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream chilled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • double boiler
  • hand mixer
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch deep-dish glass pie dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter in small bowl. Press crumb mixture over bottom and up sides of prepared dish.
  3. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on rack.
  4. Place 1/4 cup water in small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over.
  5. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes.
  6. Whisk egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel in top of double boiler to blend. Cook over barely simmering water until custard thickens, whisking frequently, about 6 minutes.
  7. Transfer to large bowl.
  8. Add gelatin to hot custard; whisk to dissolve.
  9. Place over bowl of ice water; stir until cool and thickened but not set, about 12 minutes.
  10. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar; beat until stiff but not dry. Fold egg white mixture into custard in 2 additions. Using electric mixer, beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture.
  11. Transfer filling to cooled crust. Cover with plastic and chill overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
  12. Stir sugar and 1/3 cup water in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to boil.
  13. Add cranberries; cook until half have popped, about 5 minutes.
  14. Add jelly; stir until melted. Cool to room temperature. Gently spoon topping over pie. Chill at least 30 minutes to set. (Can be made 4 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories447kcal
Protein5.45%
Fat45.2%
Carbs49.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.41
Glycemic Load
33.1
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.8895652086838%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
10.53mg
Delphinidin
1.74mg
Malvidin
0.1mg
Pelargonidin
0.07mg
Peonidin
11.15mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.99mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.22mg
Eriodictyol
0.4mg
Hesperetin
1.18mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
1.51mg
Quercetin
3.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:447.49kcal
22.37%
Fat:22.66g
34.87%
Saturated Fat:9.72g
60.75%
Carbohydrates:55.66g
18.55%
Net Carbohydrates:54g
19.64%
Sugar:30.05g
33.39%
Cholesterol:98.38mg
32.79%
Sodium:206.84mg
8.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.15g
12.31%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.83%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.94%
Selenium:10.15µg
14.5%
Folate:52.28µg
13.07%
Vitamin E:1.92mg
12.8%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.35%
Iron:1.93mg
10.71%
Vitamin C:8.15mg
9.88%
Vitamin A:460.27IU
9.21%
Phosphorus:85.54mg
8.55%
Vitamin B3:1.61mg
8.07%
Vitamin K:7.12µg
6.78%
Fiber:1.66g
6.66%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.68%
Copper:0.11mg
5.26%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.62%
Vitamin D:0.66µg
4.43%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.74%
Potassium:121.95mg
3.48%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.42%
Calcium:33.02mg
3.3%
Magnesium:12.73mg
3.18%
Source:Epicurious