Ingredients for Luscious Lemon Pie
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Lemons, Rind Of
- Lemon Juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- Whipping Cream
- Pastry Shells
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How to Make Luscious Lemon Pie
- **Make the pastry crust:** (Assuming you're using a pre-made crust, skip to step 2). If making from scratch, prepare your favorite pie crust recipe and bake according to its instructions. Let cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup cornstarch until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk until completely smooth. There should be no lumps.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes more, ensuring the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large egg yolks slightly. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking in about 1/2 cup of the hot lemon mixture. This prevents the eggs from scrambling.
- Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining lemon mixture.
- Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the filling slightly thickens. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, until melted and incorporated. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust the sweetness and lemon juice as needed.
- Pour the lemon filling through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps. This step is optional, but it results in a smoother filling.
- Let the filling cool completely to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
- Gently fold in 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup whipped cream until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the lemon filling into the cooled pie crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably longer, to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
136g
Fat
107g
Carbs
20g
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