Lemon shortbread pie
Description
Delicious pastry for the whole family. Want to treat yourself and your loved ones to something tasty and special? Then you'll love this recipe for a shortcrust lemon pie! Delicious, tender pastry with an attractive appearance and a delicate, pleasant lemon aroma. It's simply impossible to resist! Try it. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preparation stage: squeeze juice from the lemon and finely chop the zest. Keep the butter at room temperature until it begins to soften.
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Step 2
2. For the dough, first mix all the dry ingredients: sugar, flour, and finely chopped zest. Add one egg and softened butter to the mixture. Knead thoroughly first with a spoon, then with your hands. Spread the resulting dough evenly over the bottom of the pan, forming edges.
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Step 3
3. For the curd: mix lemon juice with the powder and beaten eggs, add vanilla to taste, if desired. Add the remaining butter and cook over low heat until smooth.
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Step 4
4. Bake the crust in the oven until golden brown. Remove, let cool slightly, then pour the curd over it. Let everything chill in the refrigerator until the curd has completely set.
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Step 5
5. And now slice it — and serve at the table!