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French Canadian Lemon Pie

French Canadian Lemon Pie prepared dish

This french canadian lemon pie features a zesty lemon filling nestled in a buttery crust. Topped with a light meringue, it offers a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. Enjoy this delightful dessert as a refreshing end to any meal!

This recipe is dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, cornstarch.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cream of tartar
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour and cold cubed unsalted butter, then mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of water and mix until the dough comes together. Press the dough into a pie dish and prick the bottom with a fork.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  5. In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, and cornstarch over medium heat. Stir until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
  6. Pour the lemon filling into the cooled pie crust and spread evenly.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, sealing the edges to prevent shrinking.
  9. Bake in the oven for an additional 15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 230
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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