What is a party without a perfectly baked pie? Pies are a flavorful choice of food for any event. They are easy to bake and more effortless to impress your guests with. While there is a versatile choice of pies starting from berry, pumpkin, nothing beats the smooth and elegant palette of a luscious cream lemon pie.
Cream Lemon Pie
A perfectly baked lemon pie brings together a crispy crust, a tangy, delicate filling, and a sweet, creamy garnish elegantly. The filling brims with refreshing citrus and glorious cream cheese make it a phenomenal dessert.
Lit in pale yellow, this extraordinary recipe is a delight for the eye and the taste buds. A slice of this delicious pie and some Sunday Scaries CBD gummies would make a delightful dessert for any dinner. Also, the therapeutic benefits of CBD can help settle your stress for a night of good sleep.
Feel like whipping up a pie for yourself? Well, follow this simple recipe to put together a magnificent cream lemon pie at home.
What You Need:
For The Filling
2 – tablespoon cornstarch
3 – egg yolks
1 cup full-fat cream cheese
1 cup almond milk or dairy milk
1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup whipped cream
A drop of yellow food color
¼ cup sweetened/condensed milk
1 – tablespoon vanilla extract
For The Crust
10 – rectangular graham crackers
2 – tablespoon granulated sugar
½ cup melted butter
A pinch of cinnamon powder
A dash of salt
How To Prepare:
For Crust
- Start by preparing a crisp pie crust.
- Add the graham crackers to a food processor and blend to grind it up completely. Alternatively, you can add the crackers to a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Make sure the crumbs are fine and evenly sized.
- Add the granulated sugar, a touch of cinnamon, and some salt to the cracker crumbs and blend again.
- Transfer the crumbs mixture to a small bowl and add the melted butter.
- Stir thoroughly using a fork to mix the butter completely.
- Pour the mixture into a springform pan and press it down into the sides and bottom. Make sure the crust is spread evenly into a thin layer.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and start preparing the filling while the crust sets.
For Filling
- Place a large saucepan on medium flame.
- Add the corn-starch, egg yolks, and lemon juice and whisk thoroughly.
- Pour the almond milk, one tablespoon lemon zest, sugar, and sweetened milk and stir to combine properly.
- Keep stirring till the mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency.
- Remove the mixture from heat and add the vanilla essence and butter and whisk to combine.
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Add the cream cheese and mix again.
- Add half of the whipped cream, lemon zest, and a touch of food color in a small bowl and stir to get a pastel yellow cream for the top layer.
- Remove the crust from the refrigerator and start setting the pie.
- Add the mixture from step 7 on top of the crust and slowly spread it to even it out.
- Add the whipped cream mixture on top of the filling and slowly spread it only on the top without mixing it with the layer below.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours.
- Remove the pie from the refrigerator and serve with a garnish of whipped cream.
Note:
- The secret to creating a fantastic crust is to prepare it well ahead and freeze it. It helps to set the crackers well and also makes the process faster and simpler. Another fun fact about making a graham crust is that you can make it and store it for up to 3 months easily. Just make sure to thaw before adding the filling for the best results.
- While graham crackers are the most commonly used ingredient to create a crispy crust, you can replace them with digestive biscuits as well. Just make sure the texture matches to make a delicious pie.
- Plain graham crackers match well with lemon pie. But you can also go ahead and try some healthy alternatives like honey or cinnamon crackers. They tend to complement the lemon flavors in the filling to add a unique touch to the pie. You can also try chocolate crackers if you feel a little experimental. In that case, replace the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a touch of molasses flavor in the pie.
- Full-fat cream cheese is the best choice for this recipe. It adds a drool-worthy creamy texture and intensifies the flavors as well. But you can replace it with sour cream if you like a bit of tart in the pie.
- If you enjoy a traditional lemon pie better, you can prepare the crust. Add 1 ½ cup of flour, ½ cup cold butter, ¼ teaspoon salt to a small bowl and mix well. Gradually add some ice water to create the dough. Shape it on the sides of the pan and bake it till the bottom becomes fluffy.
Conclusion
This amazing cream lemon pie recipe is easy to whip at home. The complementary flavors of lemon-infused filling, sweet cream, and crunchy crust will leave your guest’s minds blown. Don`t forget to save some to enjoy later.
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