Best 11 4 Layer Lemon Pie Recipes

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Craving for a delectable treat that offers a symphony of flavors? Look no further than the irresistible 4-Layer Lemon Pie! This culinary masterpiece tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors and textures. Imagine a flaky, buttery crust encasing layers of tangy lemon curd, velvety smooth lemon mousse, and light and airy whipped cream. Each bite is a burst of citrusy goodness, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and expertise to create this stunning dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

4-INGREDIENT FROZEN LEMONADE PIE



4-Ingredient Frozen Lemonade Pie image

This easy-to-make pie is sweet and tart - just like the drink. Don't stop at lemon, though; try any other fruit sorbet for a variation.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup lemon sorbet
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
One 9-inch graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

  • Put the sorbet in a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted. Stir in the condensed milk and let cool.
  • Put the cream in another medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer until it is thick and holds a ribbony shape when you run the beaters through it (do not let it form soft peaks), 2 to 3 minutes. Gently stir the thickened cream into the lemon sorbet mixture and pour into the pie crust. Smooth out into an even layer. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze until set, about 2 hours or up to overnight.

FOUR LAYER LEMON DELIGHT



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Make and share this Four Layer Lemon Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, plus
1 cup Cool Whip, divided
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 (3 3/4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Mix flour, margarine, and pecans.
  • Pat into a 13x9 inch baking dish and bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees; cool.
  • Beat 1 cup Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Spread evenly on nut crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix, lemon juice and milk; when thickened, spread over the second layer.
  • Spread remaining container of Cool Whip evenly over top.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

LAYERED LEMON PIES



Layered Lemon Pies image

My sister shared this recipe with me and it is simply delicious. The secret to the great flavor is using fresh lemon juice. -Nanette Sorensen, Taylorsville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 pies (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

Dough for 2 single-crust pies
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
SECOND LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to two 9-in. pie plates. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plates; flute edges. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line crusts with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottoms are golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on wire racks. , In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, butter, lemon zest, extract and food coloring if desired. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Spread lemon mixture into crusts. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Add pudding mix; beat 2 minutes longer. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gently spread into pies. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over tops of pies. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LAYERED LEMON PIE



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This is a great ending for almost any meal that kids and adults all enjoy. The creamy lemon filling is always a hit with my husband. -Elizabeth Yoder, Belcourt, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in half of the pie filling. Fold in the whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Spread remaining pie filling over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

4 LAYER LEMON PIE



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Make and share this 4 Layer Lemon Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita P

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping
2 cans condensed milk
6 egg yolks
3/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1st Layer: Combine butter (melted), flour and pecans and press into a 13" X 9" casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • 2nd Layer: Combine cream cheese (softened), sugar and 1/2 of large whipped topping.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • 3rd Layer: Combine condensed milk, egg yolks and lemon juice, spread over 2nd layer.
  • 4th Layer: Top with remainder of whipped topping.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and mint, if you like.

LUSCIOUS LEMON LAYER PIE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 53m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup cold water
3 egg yolks, well beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
3 drops yellow food coloring
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups cold whole milk
2 packages instant lemon pudding
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces whipped cream or dessert topping

Steps:

  • Pie Crust: Whisk flour with a fork while still in the bag or cannister. Gently spoon out flour into measuring cups. (This reduces flour by as much as 1/8 to 1/4 cup).
  • Then sift flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add shortening and cut into pea sized bits with pastry blender. Add cold water gradually until just dampened. Place on waxed paper and gather into ball from the outside corners. Press dough into a 6-inch pancake shape. Wrap with plastic wrap.
  • Chill at least 30 minutes and then roll out between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap. Remove 1 side of plastic wrap, lightly flour, if necessary, and place into a 9-inch clear glass deep dish pan.
  • Remove plastic wrap and flute edges. Prick bottom and sides with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Use extra pastry for cut-outs in the shapes of lemons, stars, etc. for decoration.
  • Bottom Layer: In saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Mix with wire whisk; blend in lemon juice and cold water; then add egg yolks and blend until smooth. Add butter and gradually stir in boiling water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil 2 minutes; remove from heat and add lemon extract, zest/peel, and food coloring. Partially cool for 30 minutes, and pour into the baked pie shell. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before adding second layer.
  • Second Layer: In a small bowl, cream sugar and cream cheese with spatula until smooth. Add milk and stir until well blended. Add pudding and beat with electric mixer for 2 minutes until thickened. Pour on bottom layer. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Top Layer: Cream together the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the whipped dessert topping and spread on top of cooled lemon pudding. Garnish with extra pastry cutouts, citrus or mint leaves. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

FOUR-LAYER LEMON PIE



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Make and share this Four-Layer Lemon Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by UnknownChef86

Categories     Pie

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar, heaping
5 tablespoons milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces whipped topping
1 cup powdered sugar
6 ounces instant lemon pudding mix
3 cups milk
4 ounces whipped topping

Steps:

  • First Layer: Mix all ingredients together and pat into a pie pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until browned,8 to 10 minutes.
  • Second Layer: Beat together and pour into pie shell.
  • Chill.
  • Third Layer: Mix until thickened and pour on cream cheese layer.
  • Chill.
  • Fourth Layer: Cover pie with 4 oz.
  • whipped topping.
  • Chill until serving time

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.2, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 455.6, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 20.4, Protein 8.8

WORLD'S BEST LEMON PIE



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Mother's pies were always so wonderful, with tender, flaky crusts. Through the year we enjoyed berry and apple pies, but in summer the order of the day was this lemon pie recipe-so light and refreshing! -Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry peaks are formed. Gradually beat in sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over pie, sealing edges to pastry. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

4-LAYER SKY-HIGH LEMON MERINGUE CAKE PIE



4-Layer Sky-High Lemon Meringue Cake Pie image

2 Layers of savory lemon cake & 2 layers of sturdy & thick pie filling, sitting on a powdered sugar crust & topped with the tallest Meringue ever!

Provided by Chef Pisces

Categories     Pie

Time 40m

Yield 1 1, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 prepared pie crusts (refrigerated or frozen)
16 ounces williams-sonoma meyer lemon poundcake mix
2 (4 ounce) packets gelatin
1 large egg
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2/3 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup sifted cake flour
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups sugar
10 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons lemon rind
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
7 large egg whites
3/4 cup extra finely granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mush two prepared pie crusts together to line a 9-inch super deep dish pie plate. Crimp the edges decoratively. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and cream to make a glaze. Prick the bottom of the shell with a fork, brush the top edges with the glaze, and line the bottom with parchment paper. Weight the shell with pie weights or dried beans, and bake until the edges begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove paper and weights; continue baking until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes more. Let cool.
  • You will need at least 4 9-inch spring-form pans to prepare each layer of the pie separately.
  • To make the first layer of pie filling, disolve a packet of gelatin in water and bring to a boil over the stove, turn down the heat and then combine 1/3 cup each of cornstarch & cake flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup sugar over medium heat. Gradually add 1 cups cold water, and bring to a boil again, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat. Temper 5 egg yolks by beating a small amount of hot mixture into the yolks before adding them to pan. You do not want them to scramble/curdle. You just want to heat the beaten yolks but keep them in a creamy, liquid form. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat, and whisk in the lemon juice and rind. Add the butter one piece at a time. Pour the mixture into a large bowl, and let cool.
  • Once cooled, pour the filling into a 9 inch spring form pan, covered with aluminum foil, and chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Repeat the above steps again, for the second layer of pie, and once completed, pour into another 9-inch springform pan and let chill.
  • In two additional 9-inch spring form pans, bake two lemon cakes using one half of a box of cake mix (Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Pound Cake Mix) for one pan, and 1/2 the mix for the other pan. Let the cakes cool.
  • You should now have 4 layers---- 2 springform pans of chilled pie filling, and 2 spring form pans of thin lemon cake. To assemble the pie, start with the pre-cooked crust and sprinkle a dusting of powdered sugar across the bottom of the crust with either a fork or a brush. Then open the spring form pan of pie filling and place on top of the powdered sugar crust. A layer of lemon cake goes on top of that. Then place the second pie filling layer on top of that. You want to end up with a layer of cake on the very top, and the meringue topping will sit on that top layer of cake.
  • To make the meringue, pour the egg whites and creme of tartar into a very clean and dry copper or stainless steal mixing bowl. Beat on a low speed with an electric mixer. Gradually add in the salt and extra-fine sugar, but very very slowly, and gradually turn up the speed of the mixer. You want the egg white to beat till they form soft shiny frothy peaks, but not so stiff that they aren't flexible enough to swirl. Add the Vanilla at the very last moment. With a rubber spatula, swirl the beaten meringue into a 9-inch spring form pan, covering the entire perimeter of the pan and bake for 6 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Let the Meringue topping cool for at least a half hour, then undo the spring form pan and place on top of the other cake/pie layers.

4 LAYER PIE



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This dessert used to be the hit of our "Young Married" Sunday School Class potlucks and it is still a delicious dessert today! This is a very versatile dessert as you can really use any flavor of pudding you like. I have used lemon, butterscotch, and banana cream in the past and they have turned out really well. You could also combine two like chocolate and banana cream or create your own! I have posted the original recipe though.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup margarine, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip (you will use an entire 12 oz container of Cool Whip for the recipe)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding (small box)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (small box)
3 cups milk
3 cups Cool Whip (aprox. the remainder from the 2nd Layer of the 12 oz container)

Steps:

  • 1st Layer:.
  • Cut together the powdered sugar, flour and margarine. Press into a 9 X 13 pan and bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • 2nd Layer:.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cool whip to mix well and spread on cooled 1st Layer crust.
  • 3rd Layer:.
  • Mix the puddings and milk as directed on the box and spread on top of the 2nd layer. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours. Passive cooking time includes time to refrigerate.
  • 4th Layer:.
  • Before serving, cover with remaining cool whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 554.9, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 35.5, Protein 6.8

TRIPLE-LAYER LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Triple-Layer Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by melissawelch

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cold milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
2-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, divided
2 Tbsp. cold milk

Steps:

  • POUR 2 cups milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes and juice. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. (Mixture will be thick.) SPREAD 1-1/2 cups of the pudding onto bottom of crust; set aside. Add half of the whipped topping to remaining pudding; stir gently until well blended. Spread over pudding layer in crust. Place 2 cups of the marshmallows in large microwaveable bowl. Add 2 Tbsp. milk; stir. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until well blended. Refrigerate 15 min. or until cooled. Gently stir in whipped topping; spread over pudding mixture. REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until set. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup marshmallows just before serving. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Tips:

  • To ensure the smoothest filling, use a fine-mesh strainer to remove any lumps from the lemon curd.
  • For a perfectly golden crust, brush the edges of the pie with milk before baking.
  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue using the broiler setting on your oven. Just keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
  • For a cleaner cut, chill the pie for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve the pie with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

This 4-layer lemon pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. With its creamy lemon filling, fluffy meringue topping, and buttery graham cracker crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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