FRENCH CANADIAN LEMON PIE
Yummy!! And very classy looking. From Chatelaine magazine. I am a fan of easy yet delectable desserts and this qualifies on both counts. I've stated 3 lemons because it will depend on size and juicyness.
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place frozen pie shell on a baking sheet, let stand 10 minutes.
- Then, using a fork, prick bottom and side of shell in several places.
- Bake on bottom rack of oven until crust is pale golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove shell from oven.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
- Meanwhile, finely grate 2 teaspoons peel from lemons onto a sheet of plastic wrap.
- Wrap and set aside to use for cream later.
- Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from lemons.
- In large bowl, whisk eggs.
- Gradually whisk in 3/4 Cup sugar until dissolved.
- Whisk in lemon juice, then 1/2 Cup cream until evenly mixed.
- Pour into warm pie shell.
- Bake in preheated 375 oven until centre is set when jiggled, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Before serving, pour remaining 1/2 Cup cream into a bowl.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and the reserved lemon peel.
- Beat until soft peaks will form when beaters are lifted.
- Serve pie warm, room temperature or cold.
- Slice into wedges and serve with a dollop of the lemon scented cream and garnish with some strawberries.
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[email protected]The pie was easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the filling.
Nondumiso Matiwane
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was thick and creamy.
Nankya Gorret
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon pie, but this one was really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was tart and creamy. I would definitely make it again.
mat piamonte
[email protected]The pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was tart and creamy. I would definitely make this pie again.
Mlindo Syamthanda
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic lemon pie. The crust is flaky and the filling is tart and creamy. I would definitely make this pie again.
Md Safayet
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was tart and creamy. I would definitely make this pie again.
Ekram Jamal
[email protected]The pie was easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the filling.
Hena Yasmin
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was thick and creamy.
Princess Daphne
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon pie, but this one was really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was tart and creamy. I would definitely make it again.
Ahmed Hussain Ali
[email protected]This is the best lemon pie I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy and tart. I will definitely be making this again.
Beekchand Lealar
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. The filling is perfectly tart and the crust is buttery and flaky. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.
omar ben sassi
[email protected]This lemon pie is a delightful treat! The combination of the tangy lemon filling and the flaky crust is perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it!