Lemon Custard Pie

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 eggs, separated
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)
Whipped cream, lemon and mint, optional

Directions:
In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the milk, flour and salt; mix well. Stir in lemon juice and peel; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture.

Pour into pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until lightly browned and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream, lemon and mint if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

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