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
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Luuley Maxamed
[email protected]I love how easy it is to make this pie crust. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Erika Tinoco
[email protected]This pie crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste.
Deependra Jaiswal
[email protected]I've tried this pie crust with several different fillings and it's always been a hit. It's a great all-purpose crust.
Ertugrul Ghazi
[email protected]This pie crust was a bit too dense for my taste.
hemed jumaa
[email protected]I love the lemon flavor in this pie crust. It's a great way to add a little something extra to your pies.
Richie
[email protected]I made this pie crust for a lemon meringue pie and it was delicious! The crust was flaky and flavorful, and it held up well under the meringue.
Laiba Awaan
[email protected]This pie crust was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Tamer Ashraf
[email protected]I was impressed with how easy this pie crust was to make. It came together in just a few minutes and baked up perfectly. The lemon zest added a nice touch of flavor.
Felix Farty
[email protected]I've made this pie crust several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any pie.
SUCIETER 463
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy pie crust. I love the lemon flavor!
Ali Sher LAKHAN
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my crust turned out dry and crumbly.
shuri chemeda
[email protected]This pie crust was a bit too lemony for my taste.
Alasad Ahmed
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the lemon zest, but I'm so glad I tried it! It gave the crust a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this pie crust again.
Sunday becky
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The lemon zest adds a wonderful flavor that makes the crust extra special.
Bad Killer
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! The lemon flavor is subtle, and the crust is flaky and tender. I would definitely make this again.
Melissa Armstrong
[email protected]This lemon zest pie crust was a delightful addition to my lemon meringue pie! The citrusy flavor of the crust perfectly complemented the sweetness of the filling, and the texture was flaky and buttery. My guests raved about it!