Zutaten für Smooth And Creamy Lemon Truffle Pie
- Refrigerated Pie Crusts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter, unsalted
- Lemon Zest
- Vanilla Chips
- Light Cream Cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Sliced Almonds
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Zubereitung von Smooth And Creamy Lemon Truffle Pie
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Prepare pie crust according to package directions for a one-crust baked shell using a 9-inch pie pan. If using homemade crust, bake according to your recipe.
- Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 9-11 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup cornstarch.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup water, 1 cup lemon juice, and 4 egg yolks until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup margarine and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- Pour 1/3 cup of the hot lemon mixture into a small saucepan. Set aside.
- Let the remaining lemon mixture cool for about 15 minutes.
- Add 1 cup vanilla milk chocolate chips to the small saucepan with the hot lemon mixture.
- Stir over low heat until the chips are completely melted and smooth.
- In a small bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the melted vanilla milk chip mixture to the cream cheese, beating until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
- Spoon the cooled lemon mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until the filling is set.
- In a small bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe or spoon the whipped cream over the pie.
- Garnish with 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
160g
Fat
90g
Carbs
22g
