Best 9 Fast Luscious Lemon Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary exploration, where flavors dance and textures entwine to create a symphony of taste. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for a "fast luscious lemon pie", a dessert that captivates hearts and palates alike. With its vibrant yellow filling, velvety smooth texture, and a zing of citrusy delight, this pie is a true celebration of simplicity and decadence. As we delve into the world of lemon pies, we'll uncover secrets, tips, and variations that will transform your kitchen into a haven of baking artistry. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

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EASY LEMON PIE



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A short and easy recipe for lemon icebox pie.

Provided by Nancy D.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Lemon Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (9 inch) pie shell
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Prick pie shell with a fork and bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool.
  • In a medium mixing bowl blend egg yolks and condensed milk. Stir in lemon juice. Heat this mixture in a double boiler, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens. Pour into piecrust and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

LUSCIOUS LEMON CREAM PIE



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Don't let the name fool you, this easy lemon cream pie may be luscious, but it's also simple to create! You only need 20 minutes of prep time and 6 ingredients, including a Pillsbury™ refrigerated Pie Crust. This Luscious Lemon Cream Pie recipe uses condensed milk, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice and whipping cream to create a mild lemon flavor with indulgent creaminess. Enjoy creating this 5-star recipe for your family, and love every heavenly bite.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 medium lemons)
3 cups whipping cream, divided
4 drops yellow food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix condensed milk, lemon peel and lemon juice; set aside. In large bowl, beat 2 cups of the whipping cream and the food color with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.
  • Fold lemon mixture into whipped cream just until blended. Spoon into crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours until set.
  • In medium bowl, beat remaining 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Spoon dollops on pie or slices of pie when serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 8 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

LUSCIOUS LEMON PIE



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My mother always made this around the holidays for our family. Now I have four married daughters and seven grandchildren, and I serve lemon pie all year!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1 cup whole milk
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 cup sour cream
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
TOPPING:
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract, optional

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk, egg yolks and lemon juice. Cook and stir over boiling water until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 3 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir in butter and lemon zest. Cool, stirring occasionally. When mixture is room temperature, stir in sour cream. Pour into shell and refrigerate several hours or overnight. , For topping, whip cream until thickened; beat in sugar and almond extract, if desired. Continue to beat until stiff. Spread or pipe with pastry bag on pie before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

LUSCIOUS LEMON PIE



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Make and share this Luscious Lemon Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pie

Time 2h4m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
6 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons grated lemons, rind of
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 pastry shells, baked (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch.
  • Stir in milk until smooth.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan.
  • Bring to a gently boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter and lemon peel.
  • Gently stir in juice.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Fold in sour cream and whipped cream.
  • Pour into pastry shell.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.6, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 277.6, Sodium 270.6, Carbohydrate 61.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 34.1, Protein 7.3

LUSCIOUS LEMON LAYER PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h26m

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 cup 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 cup 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 cup 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 canister. 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 two large pieces of plastic wrap. Remove one 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 Cool Whip and spread on top of cooled lemon pudding. Garnish with extra pastry cutouts, citrus or mint leaves. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

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.

LEMON LUSCIOUS PIE



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This recipe comes from a 1980's Pillsbury Bake-Off Dessert Cookbook. Cook time does not include the time to refrigerate the pie.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 1 9inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9 in.baked pastry shell
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon, rind of, grated
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup milk
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, butter, lemon juice, milk, and egg yolks.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • Cover and cool.
  • Fold in sour cream; pour into baked pie shell.
  • Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Top with whipped cream and lemon slice curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2613.6, Fat 150, SaturatedFat 77.7, Cholesterol 823.8, Sodium 1135.5, Carbohydrate 298.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 202.4, Protein 29.8

GRANDMA'S LUSCIOUS LEMON CREAM PIE



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This is a creamy lemon pie that is a great dessert on a hot summer day. Garnish with whipped cream.

Provided by Marie Clare

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
¼ cup salted butter
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup sour cream
1 (9 inch) baked pie shell

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Stir a small amount of hot filling into the egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and lemon zest. Gently stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Fold whipped cream and sour cream into the lemon filling. Pour into the prepared pastry shell. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 218.4 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 27 g

Tips:

  • To ensure a flaky and tender crust, use a food processor to combine the butter and flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • When pressing the dough into the pie plate, be sure to use your fingertips to evenly distribute the dough and prevent air pockets.
  • For a perfectly golden crust, brush the top of the pie with an egg wash before baking.
  • To prevent the pie from overcooking, place a baking sheet on the rack below the pie to catch any drips.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before serving to allow the filling to set and firm up.
  • For a refreshing twist, serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

With its creamy and tangy filling encased in a flaky and golden crust, this Luscious Lemon Pie is sure to be a hit at any gathering. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of patience, you can easily create this classic dessert that is both delicious and visually appealing. So next time you're craving something sweet and satisfying, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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