Lemon Cake Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 lemon (150g)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk (240ml)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (120ml)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch (30g)
• 1/4 cup cold water (60ml)
• Optional: Lemon zest for garnish

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Crust: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with parchment paper. 3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. 4. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 5. Add 1 egg yolk and mix until the dough just comes together. 6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pie plate. 7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.

For the Lemon Curd: 1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, 1/2 cup lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar. 2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. 3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened. 4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon butter. Strain into a bowl and let cool.

For the Lemon Pie: 1. Once the crust is cooled, pour the lemon curd into the pie shell. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup water. 3. In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1 egg yolk and 1/4 cup sugar. 4. Gradually whisk in the lemon juice mixture. 5. Pour the egg mixture over the lemon curd and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set. 6. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 270 per slice
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 210mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tart and sweet lemon flavor
• Creamy and tangy lemon curd
• Golden brown crust
• Perfect for special occasions or everyday desserts

User Comments:

• "This lemon pie is absolutely divine! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced, and the crust is flaky and delicious."
• "I made this pie for a family gathering, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was."
• "The lemon curd is so smooth and creamy, it's like eating a cloud."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease and flour the pie plate before pressing in the dough.
• Let the pie cool completely before refrigerating to prevent cracking.
• Serve the pie with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra special touch.