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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Sammar Shazad2
shazad2@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon pie.
Ahmed Ehab
ahmed_ehab58@yahoo.comThis pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Sydney Clelands
s_c62@hotmail.frI made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best lemon pie he's ever had.
Cynthia Wanjiru
wanjirucynthia@gmail.comThe crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.
Arfat Lslam
a-lslam1@yahoo.comThis pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Claudius Kawanji
c@hotmail.co.ukThe pie was a bit too lemony for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Awaisshah0012 Shah
sa5@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
SP Pavel FF
s26@hotmail.frThis pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is creamy and smooth.
Teresa Bustamante
bustamante24@hotmail.comThe meringue was a bit too runny for my taste, but the filling was delicious.
Zahra Raihanah
zahraraihanah41@gmail.comI've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Storm Braker
b.storm@aol.comThe pie was easy to make and turned out perfect. The lemon filling was tangy and the meringue was fluffy and golden brown.
Sardar Obaid Zareen
z_s1@gmail.comI made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy lemon filling and the flaky crust.
mariza kouninioti
mariza.kouninioti71@hotmail.comThe lemon pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good dessert.
Ahmed Maqsod
ahmed@hotmail.comThis lemon pie was a delightful treat! The filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a classic dessert.