Best 6 Tofu Quick Lemon Cream Pie Recipes
When you crave smooth, sweet, and refreshing dessert, you can’t go wrong with a creamy lemon pie. And the best part is that you can easily make your own tofu quick lemon cream pie with a handful of healthy ingredients. Tofu is a versatile plant-based protein that acts as a replacement for cream cheese to give your creamy lemon pie a distinct flavor, yet it still tastes light and airy. If you are not a fan of store-bought pre-made pie crusts, you may go ahead and make your own from scratch for a delightful homemade tofu lemon cream pie.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TOFU QUICK LEMON CREAM PIE
I found this recipe several years ago on a recipe site on the internet. Of course, that site is not longer around. I have made this several times and no one has ever guessed that it has tofu in it.
Provided by Mary K. W.
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blenderize tofu, lemon juice and sugar.
- Add lemon peel.
- Fold in thawed whipped topping.
- Brush graham cracker crust with slightly beaten egg white. Bake at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Allow crust to cool.
- Pour lemon filling into cooled pie crust. Chill.
- When ready to serve, garnish with fresh berries or other fruits. Can also be frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 200.2, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 24.7, Protein 4.4
MEYER LEMON CREAM PIES
A Meyer lemon is a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. If you can't find any, substitute regular lemons. This pie's decadent cream filling is made from protein-rich tofu.
Categories Citrus Soy Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Lemon Chill Cookie Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2. In a medium bowl, mix together all the crust ingredients. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of four tartlet molds or 4-ounce ramekins.
- 3. Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
- 4. In a blender, combine all the filling ingredients until smooth, spoon the mixture into the crusts, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
SOUR CREAM-LEMON PIE
I first tasted this pie at a local restaurant and hunted around until I found a similar recipe-now it's my husband's favorite. -Martha Sorensen, Fallon, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk and lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. , In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon zest. Cool without stirring., Stir in sour cream. Add filling to crust. Top with whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRANDMA'S LUSCIOUS LEMON CREAM PIE
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
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
UPSIDE DOWN LEMON CREAM PIE
Try this tasty dessert hack using a Fiber One™ 90 calorie lemon bar and a Greek yogurt-lemon pudding topping.
Categories Dessert
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Top off a lemon bar with Greek yogurt and lemon pudding mixture and stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Add a dollop of whipped cream, a lemon wedge and coconut flakes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g
TOFU DREAM PUDDING AND PIE FILLING
A simple sweet walnut/maple flavored pudding or pie filling that's fast and easy to make when you just want something that's good (remembering moderation in all things, including sugar). You could use any nut and change the flavor. Can be used with a graham crust pie shell; adorn with walnuts and serve with whipped cream. Triple recipe for pie filling.
Provided by Skymollie
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place tofu, brown sugar, walnuts, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a food processor. Process until smooth. Cover and chill to thicken for pie filling, or serve immediately as pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 5.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
Tips:
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the tofu by hand. Just be sure to grate it very finely.
- To make sure your pie crust is flaky, be sure to use cold butter and water. You can also chill the pie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue with a broiler. Just be sure to watch it closely so that it doesn't burn.
- This pie is best served chilled. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This tofu lemon cream pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this pie a try!
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