Make A Delicious Homemade Lemon Pie
Who does not like the taste of lemon? It is refreshing and sour and appeals to both children and adults. Do you want the recipe for a delicious homemade lemon pie for you and your whole family? This cake is suitable for any occasion!
The amazing properties of lemon
There is nothing more delicious than a good slice of lemon cake. It is also perfect for when you have guests. One can never go completely wrong in the city with a lemon pie. Lemons are full of vitamins and minerals. It is good for making juices and salad dressings. And of course it is also a good ingredient in desserts. That’s why lemons are good for you:
- Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system.
- They contain pectin A, potassium chloride salts, glucose – all of which are good for your organs.
- They provide good gums and help fight gingivitis.
- They contain antioxidants.
- Lemons stimulate digestion .
Recipe for homemade lemon pie
What ingredients do I need?
To the bottom:
- 1 1/2 dl flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 dl cold butter
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- A pinch of salt
For the lemon filling:
- 3 lemons
- 2 dl whipping cream (low fat is ok)
- 5 eggs
- 1 dl sugar
How do I make it?
Are you ready? Super! The first thing you need to do to make your homemade lemon pie is to cook the bottom.
How to make the bottom
Separate an egg white from the egg yolk. Save the whites for the meringue stuffing later, and whip the yolk in a bowl along with two tablespoons of cold water.
Then put the flour in a large bowl and add the butter, cut into cubes.
Mix the flour and butter together with clean, dry hands until it becomes an even mixture. If the butter has become too soft, put it back in the fridge for about five minutes.
Add egg yolk to the dough and mix it in until you get a smooth mass. Then shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in the kind of plastic wrap you normally use for storing snacks or freezing food. Put the ball in the fridge for 45 minutes.
While the dough cools down, you can spread some extra flour out on the kitchen table or on another smooth, hard surface. When the 45 minutes have passed, take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out with a rolling pin.
If you notice that the dough is starting to crack or has become too soft, add an extra pinch of flour and roll it in. When you have a thin layer of dough, press it into a pie dish that is either of nonstick material or previously been smeared with a little butter or cooking spray. Press the dough firmly and leave a little of the edge sticking out over the mold, so that there is room for more filling.
Place the pie tin in the refrigerator while preheating the oven to 350 degrees, about 10 to 15 minutes. Once preheated, bake the pie base in the oven for 20 minutes.
How to make the filling
And now for the pie filling. Shake the peels from the lemons and put them in a small bowl. Squeeze the juice from them into a medium bowl.
Add whipping cream, egg yolks (save the whites for meringue), and sugar for the lemon juice. Whisk it all well and add the lemon peels. When everything is well mixed, pour it into the prepared pie base.
Once this is done, it is time to bake the cake for 45 minutes, or until a knife, which is inserted in the middle of the filling, can be pulled out clean. The filling must be firm.
See how easy it is? Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool. Now it’s time to make meringue using the egg whites. Whisk them on high speed until soft peaks form, add two tablespoons of icing sugar and mix gently. Smooth the mixture out on top of the lemon filling using a spatula, and put the cake back in the oven for a few minutes until the top layer browns slightly. Garnish with a few mint leaves, and your homemade lemon pie will be both tasty and beautiful.
This is the perfect, classic dessert that you can share with the whole family. Be sure to eat it within two or three days of baking – you will love it!
