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Lemon Cream Pie

A delightful and tangy lemon cream pie with a buttery crust and fluffy topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and egg yolk.
  3. Mix until a dough forms, then add cold water as needed to bring it together.
  4. Press the dough into a 9-inch pie pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
  5. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
Make the Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually stir in the water and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and slowly add a bit of the hot mixture to temper them.
  4. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
  5. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter, stirring until smooth.
  6. Pour the filling into the baked crust and let it cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a large bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  3. Spread the whipped cream topping over the cooled lemon filling.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set the filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a decorative touch, garnish with additional lemon zest or lemon slices before serving.

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