Bea Harris' Lemon Custard Souffle Pie

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs, separated
• 7 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 + 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 baked 8-9" pie shell

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine egg yolks , 1/2 C sugar and lemon juice in small pot. Stir continously with wire whisk on very low heat until mixture thickens. Do not allow to boil or cool.

Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt.  When foamy add the remaining 1/4 C sugar and beat until they form a soft peak. Fold into yolk mixture and pour into baked shell.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until top is lightly browned.