Lemon pie is the ideal dessert for those who have a balanced palate and don’t like very sweet desserts. Learn how to do it here:
Today we bring you a dessert recipe that is ideal for those who have a balanced palate and don’t like very sweet desserts: the lemon pie.
This recipe is very easy to make, uses simple everyday ingredients and is simply beautiful, easy to eat with your eyes. Therefore, it is the ideal dessert to serve at Sunday lunch, after dinner or even as an afternoon snack, why not?
Anyway, The preparation time is just 50 minutes and yields 10 servings.
Take the opportunity to also check out the recipe for lemon mousse with 3 ingredients.
Lemon Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g cornstarch biscuit
- 150g margarine
- 1 can of condensed milk (learn how to make vegan condensed milk)
- 1 box of cream
- juice of 4 lemons
- zest of 2 lemons
- 3 or 4 egg whites
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- zest of 2 lemons for garnish
Preparation mode
- First, let’s prepare the dough for the base of our lemon pie. Therefore, start by grinding the cornstarch biscuit in a blender or processor.
- While beating, add the melted margarine and beat some more.
- Then, pour this flour into a 27 cm diameter mold with a removable bottom.
- With your hands, spread the crushed biscuit crumbs on the bottom and sides of the pan, covering it all evenly.
- Once done, place the pan in the preheated oven at 180° C for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and reserve.
- Meanwhile, let’s make the pie filling. Then, in a blender, beat the condensed milk, cream and lemon juice.
- Beat very well until you get a smooth and firm cream.
- Then, pour over the baked dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- The last step of the recipe is the topping. Therefore, beat the egg whites with a mixer and add the sugar.
- Mix well until it reaches the sigh point.
- Finally, unmold the pie and add the topping on top and finish with the lemon zest and it can be served.
Tips for preparing lemon pie
- When unmolding the lemon tart, just remove the rim from the side, leaving the false bottom of the pan.
- If you want, you can put the pie in the oven again so that the meringues turn golden brown.but this step is optional.
- When beating the egg whites, let it beat for 5 minutes or until it doubles in volume.
- Don’t forget to decorate with lemon zest, so that, in addition to being delicious, the pie also looks beautiful.
So, did you like the recipe? Then you might also like to learn how to make 5 super easy cookie pies.
Sources: Tudo Gostoso Nestlé Cybercook Recipes
