Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet and salty with our extraordinary Lemon Pie with Saltine Crust. This unique dessert combines a flaky, buttery crust made from crushed saltine crackers with a luscious, velvety lemon filling. The result is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
This recipe is a delightful blend of classic and innovative flavors, offering a unique twist on the traditional lemon pie. The saltine cracker crust adds a delightful crunch and savory undertone that perfectly complements the tangy sweetness of the lemon filling.
But that's not all! This article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes that explore the versatility of lemons in desserts. From the classic Lemon Bars with their gooey, tangy filling and buttery shortbread crust to the refreshing Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake bursting with juicy blueberries, each recipe offers a unique taste experience.
Lemon lovers, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of delectable lemon desserts. Let's begin with the tantalizing Lemon Pie with Saltine Crust, a true masterpiece that will steal the spotlight at any gathering.
NORTH CAROLINA LEMON PIE
Delicious lemon filling in a crunchy, slightly salty crust and a thin layer of whipped cream.
Provided by Cook's Country
Categories Pies/Pastry/Puddings
Time 3h50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease (or spray) a 9" glass pie plate.
- Combine the saltines and salt in a food processor and pulse to coarse crumbs, about 15 pulses. Add the melted butter and corn syrup and pulse about 15 more times, until the crumbs are broken down into oatmeal-sized pieces.
- Pour the saltine mixture into the prepared pie plate. Using the bottom of a dry measuring 1/2 cup, press the crumbs into an even layer on the bottom and sides of the plate, using your fingers to keep the crumbs in as you're pressing the crumbs. Place the pie plate on a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown, 17 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk the condensed milk, egg yolks, cream, lemon zest and salt into a medium bowl until fully combined. Whisk in the lemon juice (it will thicken a bit at this point) until fully combined.
- Keep the pie crust on the baking sheet and pour the filling into the crust (crust doesn't need to be cool).
- Bake the pie (still at 350°) until edges are beginning to set but the center still jiggles just a bit when shaken, 15 to 17 minutes. It will firm up a little after it's taken from the oven and cooling. Cool completely on a wire rack, then place in the refrigerator until fully chilled, about 3-4 hours.
- Topping: In a medium bowl (or stand mixer), whisk and whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla on medium-low speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form, 1-2 minutes. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the top of the pie. Garnish with thin lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 181 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 440 milligrams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat
LEMON CUSTARD PIE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 5h
Yield 8 to 10 pieces of pie
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Pulse the saltines, coconut, sugar and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add the butter and continue to pulse until the crumbs begin to clump together. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate (the crust will be thick). Bake until the crust is browned around the edges and lightly browned on the bottom, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove to a rack and let cool slightly.
- Make the filling: Remove the peel from 1 lemon using a vegetable peeler, removing just the peel and not the pith. Transfer the peel to a food processor. Remove the peel from the other lemon and discard the peel. Cut off the white pith from both lemons; chop the flesh, removing any seeds, and add the flesh to the food processor along with the condensed milk. Puree, scraping down the sides. Add the egg yolks and process until combined. Strain the filling through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing it through with a rubber spatula. Pour over the crust and gently wiggle to distribute the filling. Bake until the filling is set but still slightly wiggly, about 20 minutes. Transfer to the rack and let cool 1 hour, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
- Just before serving, make the topping: Beat the heavy cream and sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium speed until medium peaks form. Serve with the pie.
ATLANTIC BEACH PIE
Like a dreamy mash-up between a Key lime and lemon meringue pie, this surprisingly fast and easy dessert is adapted from Bill Smith, the chef at Crook's Corner, a Chapel Hill, N.C. restaurant that specializes in Southern comfort food. He was inspired by the lemon pies he ate at seafood restaurants in Atlantic Beach, N.C., while vacationing there as a child. While a food processor makes quick work of the saltine cracker crust, you don't really need any special equipment - you can just as easily make it with your hands. Top it with whipped cream just before serving, and if you're feeling flush, sprinkle it with flaky sea salt as they do at Crook's Corner, and citrus zest as we do: a lazy summer's day in pie form.
Provided by Margaux Laskey
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 4h55m
Yield One 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using a food processor or your hands, pulse or crush the crackers finely (stop before all the crackers turn to dust; it's O.K. if you have some little pieces). Add sugar, then butter.
- Pulse to combine or work the butter in with your hands until the crumbs hold together like dough. Press into and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Freeze for 15 minutes, then bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust gets a little color.
- Make the filling: While the crust is cooling (it doesn't need to be cold), in a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks into condensed milk, then whisk in the lemon or lime juice (or both), and salt, making sure to combine them completely.
- Pour into the shell, and bake for 14 to 16 minutes until the filling has set. Refrigerate until completely cold, 4 hours up to overnight. Serve with fresh whipped cream, lemon or lime zest and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt, if desired.
SALTINE CRACKER PIE CRUST
Who says you need to stick with graham crackers for a delicious pie crust? I prefer the sweet and salty concoctions which makes this pie crust ideal.
Provided by Tricia Royals
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- Crush saltine crackers either with your hands in a bowl or with a food processor. Add sugar and salt; mix. Mix in butter, followed by honey. Press crust into the prepared pie pan using a measuring cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 16 minutes. Remove from the oven and while crust is still fairly hot, use the measuring cup to re-form as crust will fall down while baking. Let cool before adding a filling of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 534.4 mg, Sugar 20 g
LEMON ZEST PIE CRUST
A refreshing twist on an ordinary pie crust. This lemon pie crust works nicely for tarts or berry-filled pies.
Provided by Emily
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift flour and sugar into a large bowl. Cut in butter until it is in pea-sized pieces.
- Make a "well" in the flour mixture. Pour in water and lemon zest. Carefully fold into the flour mixture until lightly combined.
- Make another "well" and pour in lemon juice; lightly fold into the batter. Repeat with vanilla extract. Add more water if needed to bring the dough together.
- Form dough into 2 separate, equal-sized discs and cover in plastic wrap. Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 36.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
LEMON PIE WITH SALTINE CRUST
Steps:
- Crush the crackers finely, but not to dust. You can use a food processor or your hands. Add the sugar, then knead in the butter until the crumbs hold together like dough. Press into an 8 inch pie pan. Chill for 15 minutes, then bake for 18 minutes or until the crust colors a little. While the crust is cooling (it doesn't need to be cold), beat the egg yolks into the milk, then beat in the citrus juice. It is important to completely combine these ingredients. Pour into the shell and bake for 16 minutes until the filling has set. The pie needs to be completely cold to be sliced. Serve with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of sea salt.
ATLANTIC BEACH TART
A saltine cracker-crust and lemon-condensed milk filling strike the perfect balance between salty and sweet. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add butter and sugar; pulse until combined. Firmly press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake until crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, whisk together condensed milk and egg yolks until thoroughly combined. Add citrus juice and whisk to combine. Pour filling into tart shell and bake until filling is set, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve garnished with whipped cream and a sprinkling of sea salt.
Tips for Making the Best Lemon Pie with Saltine Crust:
- Use a high-quality lemon curd. This is the key ingredient in the pie, so make sure to use a brand that you trust. You can also make your own lemon curd if you have the time.
- Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can make the filling tough, so just mix it until the ingredients are well combined.
- Blind-bake the crust before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- Chill the pie before serving. This will help the filling to set and make the pie easier to slice.
- Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Conclusion:
This lemon pie with saltine crust is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the sweet and tangy lemon filling and the salty, buttery crust is irresistible. Follow the tips above to make sure your pie turns out perfect every time.
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