Ingredients for French Canadian Lemon Pie
- 9 Inch Pie Shell
- Lemons
- 4 large eggs
- White Sugar
- Whipping Cream
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How to Make French Canadian Lemon Pie
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place a 9-inch frozen pie crust on a baking sheet. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Prick the bottom and sides of the crust several times with a fork.
- Bake on the bottom rack of the oven until the crust is pale golden, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Finely grate 2 teaspoons of zest from 3 lemons and set aside.
- Juice the 3 lemons to yield 1/2 cup of lemon juice (you may need more or less depending on lemon size).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs.
- Gradually whisk in ¾ cup granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
- Whisk in the 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup heavy cream until evenly combined.
- Pour the lemon filling into the warm pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is just set when gently jiggled.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
- While the pie cools, prepare the whipped cream topping: In a bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and the reserved lemon zest.
- Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Serve the pie chilled or at room temperature. Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
82g
Fat
47g
Carbs
12g
