CITRUS CUSTARD PIE

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This citrus custard in this pie is undeniably creamy, but it's made more luxurious with a layer of whipped cream on top. It's finished with raw strips of citrus zest - you can candy them in simple syrup, if you like, though it's not necessary - which create an exuberant design to finish the pie. It can be baked a day ahead, but the raw citrus zest will begin to curl within an hour or two, so it's best to apply it just before serving.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Perfect Pie Crust, prepared for a custard pie and chilled
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons/80 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup/240 milliliters whole milk
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
½ teaspoon lemon extract
½ teaspoon orange extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon, orange or lime zest
Egg wash (1 large egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
1 cup/240 milliliters cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime
½ cup/100 grams granulated sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface and using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out a disk of dough into a circle about ¼-inch thick. Starting at one end, gently roll up the dough onto the rolling pin. Unfurl the dough over a 9-inch pie plate, preferably ceramic, and press it in lightly, making sure it's lining the plate.
  • Trim so that there's about ½ inch of excess dough hanging over the edge of the pie plate. (If the dough feels warm, refrigerate it for 15 minutes.) Tuck the excess dough under itself so it is flush with the edge of the pie plate; leave the pie like this for a straight-edge finish, or crimp as desired. Dock the base and sides all over with a fork and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours.
  • Place a rack on the bottom shelf of the oven, and place a baking stone, if you have one, on the rack. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Use a small brush to evenly paint egg wash on the edge of the crust. Cut a square of parchment paper and use it to line the crust. Fill with pie weights (or dried beans) up to the top edge. Place the plate on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the oven, placing it directly on the baking stone if using. Bake crust until the outer edge is just starting to turn golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and pie weights, and continue to bake until the base appears set, 2 to 4 minutes more. If the dough puffs up anywhere, you can puncture it with a fork. Cool the crust completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • Make the filling: Whisk the sugar, flour, ginger and salt in a medium bowl to combine. Add the milk, cream, extracts and zest and whisk well to combine. Transfer the pie plate to the prepared baking sheet. Pour the custard into the crust.
  • Transfer the baking sheet back to the oven, placing it directly on the baking stone if using. Bake until the crust is evenly golden brown and the custard appears set around the outer edge, 40 to 45 minutes; the center of the pie may still be jiggly, like pumpkin pie or cheesecake, but it will firm up as it cools. Let cool completely at room temperature on a rack.
  • Make the topping: Whip the cream and confectioners' sugar to medium peaks. Scoop on top of the pie and spread in an even layer. Chill the pie in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, peel each piece of fruit using a vegetable peeler. (Peeling in a spiral fashion around the fruit can help you get longer pieces of zest.) Use a sharp paring knife to trim away the rough edges, and then cut thin strips from the trimmed zest.
  • Arrange the zest on top of the whipped cream, arranging the colors randomly and overlapping some pieces. The pie is best the day it is made; store leftovers in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.

Mariama Adams
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best citrus custard pie he's ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Kelvin Perez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a beautiful and delicious dessert. I would definitely make this pie again.


Asad Laghari
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This pie was delicious! The citrus flavor was refreshing and the custard filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this pie again.


Diana Peace
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I'm not a baker, but this pie was easy to make and turned out great! It was a hit at my potluck last week. Everyone loved the citrus flavor and the creamy filling.


Lukasz Konopka
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The citrus flavor was subtle and the custard filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely make this pie again.


Nafrom Chaku
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I love citrus desserts and this pie did not disappoint. The filling was tart and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this pie again.


golden boi
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best citrus custard pie he's ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


mf n
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a beautiful and delicious dessert. I would definitely make this pie again.


Salman Farce
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This pie was delicious! The citrus flavor was refreshing and the custard filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this pie again.


Areej Ayesha
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I'm not a baker, but this pie was easy to make and turned out great! It was a hit at my potluck last week. Everyone loved the citrus flavor and the creamy filling.


Tosin Omotayo
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best pie they've ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Joy Cormier
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I love citrus desserts and this pie did not disappoint. The filling was tart and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this pie again.


MD_ÆSÎF _ÎSLÆM
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The citrus flavor was subtle and the custard filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely make this pie again.


All Vines Fan Channel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! It was a hit at my dinner party last night. Everyone loved the citrus flavor and the creamy filling.


Olerato Ratshosa
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best citrus custard pie he's ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


mbah jovert
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I'm not a huge fan of custard pies, but this one was surprisingly good. The citrus flavor was refreshing and the crust was nice and flaky. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.


Taimoor Khalid
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This citrus custard pie was a delight! The tartness of the citrus balanced perfectly with the creamy custard filling. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the overall flavor was simply divine. I will definitely be making this pie again and again!