Quick lemon pie
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. This incredibly tender, crispy, and fairly quick homemade lemon pie is definitely worth trying in your kitchen. You can adjust the amount of sugar in the filling to taste. You can also add orange zest or juice to the recipe, for both flavor and aroma.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift the flour with a pinch of salt into a deep bowl.
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Step 2
2. Chop the cold butter into small pieces and add to the flour.
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Step 3
3. Add the egg yolk, sprinkle in the sugar, and pour in the ice water (start with a small amount and add more as needed). Begin kneading the dough.
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Step 4
4. Carefully wrap the prepared dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
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Step 5
5. Wash the lemons, carefully remove the zest, and squeeze the juice. Place the peel in a saucepan, cover with a small amount of water, and put on the heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Carefully remove the lemons and simmer the water over low heat. After some time, add the juice with the zest. Cook briefly, then remove from heat and let cool.
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Step 7
7. Mix cornstarch or flour with 2 tablespoons of milk and stir until smooth.
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Step 8
8. Place the yolks, milk, and sugar into a deep bowl. Beat thoroughly, then add the cornstarch and mix again. You can add vanilla to the recipe for quick lemon pie for extra flavor.
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Step 9
9. Combine with the lemon base and beat until smooth.
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Step 10
10. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, roll it out and place it into the pan.
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Step 11
11. Carefully pour in the filling. If desired, you can add a few lemon slices on top.
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Step 12
12. Place in a preheated oven at 190 degrees and bake for about 30-40 minutes. At first glance, the recipe may seem complicated, but in fact, this is a very quick lemon pie that even a kitchen beginner can easily make at home.
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Step 13
13. This is what you'll get in the end. Very tasty, aromatic, and appetizing.