Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Ritz Cracker Crust Lemon Pie, a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet flavors. This classic dessert features a flaky Ritz cracker crust, a silky smooth lemon filling, and a luscious meringue topping. The zesty lemon curd, made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, delivers a burst of citrusy goodness, while the meringue adds a light and airy texture. Elevate your baking skills with our step-by-step guide and additional recipe variations, including a gluten-free option, a no-bake version, and a delightful lemon icebox pie. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our comprehensive guide will lead you to a delectable and visually stunning Ritz Cracker Crust Lemon Pie that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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
RITZ CRACKER LEMON PIE
This is really sweet and tart. Love it
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Pies
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix cracker crumbs and melted butter together and press into bottom of round pie pan. Set in freezer while preparing filling.
- 2. Mix lemon concentrate with sweetened concentrated milk. Fold in whip cream and food coloring. Pour over crust and refrigerate or freeze until firm
RITZ CRACKER CRUST LEMON PIE
Every one has a lemon pie recipe so hope this is different and you like it. Naturally it is the borden condensed milk recipe but with a twist. Our local sea food resturant serves it in a Ritz Cracker Crust. Really is good and we all know lemon and cheese crackers go good with fish. I just wanted to share if you don't have it...
Provided by jamie Beecham
Categories Pies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. First melt the butter and crush the crackers and then blend with the butter.
- 2. In a 10" pie pan press the mixture down and around firmly. SET ASIDE
- 3. In a mixing bowl pour in the milk, 3 egg yolks, and the lemon juice. With a hand whisk,whip all till well combined and egg yolks fully incorporated. Pour in the prepared pie shell.
- 4. Now with a hand mixer Add the egg whites in a mixing bowl make sure no yellow is in your whites or they will not set. Begin whipping untill frothy.
- 5. Add in the flavoring lemon or vanilla, whip about a minute to incorporate.
- 6. Very important step for those that have never made a meringue. Add one tablespoon of sugar slowly at a time while beating the egg whites. After all 6Tbls have been added continue to whip until it forms peaks.
- 7. Top the pie with the meringue and swirl to make a solf fluffy topping. Bake on 350 dgrees about 10 minutes watching to see the meringue is lightly browned not burned.
- 8. Remove from oven and let cool about an hour then refrigerate let set serve cold and keep refrigerated until gone.
RITZ CRACKER PIE
Make and share this Ritz Cracker Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by B B Adams
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To stiffly beaten egg whites, add sugar, baking powder, pinch salt, crackers (crumble by hand for larger crumbs), of pecans and vanilla.
- Pour into lightly greased 9" pie pan.
- Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees.
- Chill and serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 148.9, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 25.8, Protein 3.1
RITZ CRACKER PIE CRUST (9 INCH)
Make and share this Ritz Cracker Pie Crust (9 Inch) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Pie
Time 15m
Yield 1 crust
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix together cracker crumbs and sugar.
- In a slow stream add butter, using a fork to toss well.
- Press into a 9-inch pie plate, moulding bottom and sides.
- Bake in a 350 degree, pre-heated oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove and cool.
CRACKER PIE CRUST
I used RITZ® crackers to make this easy pie crust, but you could easily use a generic equivalent--any golden round crackers will do the trick! The slight saltiness from the crackers is a nice change from the norm. This pie crust is great for cheesecakes, no-bake pies, and more.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir together until evenly incorporated. Pour mixture into a 9-inch round pie dish. Press evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the dish using a glass.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool before adding filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 446.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
Tips:
- For a smoother filling, strain the lemon juice before adding it to the pie mixture.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the Ritz crackers in a resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin.
- Make sure the butter is cold when you add it to the cracker crumbs. This will help the crust stay together better.
- If you don't have a pie plate, you can use a 9-inch springform pan.
- To prevent the meringue from weeping, make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before you start whipping them.
- When you're baking the pie, keep an eye on it so that the meringue doesn't get too brown.
Conclusion:
This Ritz cracker crust lemon pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The Ritz cracker crust is buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is tart and refreshing. The meringue topping adds a touch of sweetness and makes the pie look extra special. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just enjoying it as a weeknight treat, this pie is sure to please everyone.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love