Zesty Lemon Custard Pie
Submitted by wallacetb
Silky lemon custard in a buttery homemade cookie crust, bursting with bright citrus flavor from fresh lemon juice and zest. A simple from-scratch pie that sets beautifully as it cools, finished with a snowfall of powdered sugar.
YIELD
1 piePREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
60 minPicture this: a buttery cookie crust cradling the silkiest, most sunshine-bright lemon custard you’ve ever tasted.
This isn’t your average lemon pie. The crust is a tender shortbread-style pastry that practically melts on your tongue, while the filling delivers a punch of real lemon flavor from both fresh juice and zest.
The magic here? It looks underdone when it comes out of the oven, but trust the process. As it cools, the custard firms into a creamy, spoonable filling that’s tangy and sweet in equal measure.
A light dusting of powdered sugar on top is all it needs.
Pro Tips
- Don’t panic when the filling looks jiggly out of the oven. It sets as it chills, and refrigerating is essential for the right texture.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, not the bottled stuff. You’ll taste the difference in every single bite.
- Press the cookie dough evenly up the sides of the pan so you get crust in every forkful.
- Chill the pie at least 2 hours before slicing for clean, gorgeous cuts.
Ingredients
Directions
Cookie Pastry:
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add egg and flour and mix until smooth dough is formed.
With hands, shape into a ball and flatten into a disc.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Make pastry and roll or press dough evenly over bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie pan.
Melt butter in microwave; set aside.
Whisk eggs and sugar in medium-size bowl until blended.
Add peel and slowly stir in butter and lemon juice until incorporated.
Pour into crust.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until top of custard is lightly browned.
It will not test clean and will look underdone, but will set as it cools.
When cool, refrigerate.
Before serving, sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
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