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Dreamy Lemon Cream Pie Recipe That Steals the Show

Lemon Cream Pie
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A refreshing lemon cream pie with a smooth, tangy filling and a crisp crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-baked pie crust
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Gradually stir in water and cook over medium heat until thickened.
  3. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks, then return to saucepan.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest.
  6. Pour filling into pie crust and chill for 4 hours.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread whipped cream over chilled pie before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
  • Chill pie thoroughly before adding whipped cream.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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