New Orleans Lemon Pie Recipe
PREP TIME
25 mins
COOK TIME
30 mins
COURSE
SERVINGS
8 slices
CALORIES
423 kcal
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1
tbsp
lemon zest
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1
9 inch graham cracker crust
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1
cup
sugar
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2
tbsp
cornstarch
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4
egg yolks
-
1
cup
half-and-half
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2
tsp
unflavoured gelatin
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0.25
cup
lemon juice fresh
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1.5
cups
heavy cream
- Bake the graham cracker crust according to the directions of the package.
- Bring about 3 inches of water to a gentle boil in a saucepan or the base of a double boiler.
- On the top of the double boiler (if you’re using one, if not in a heatproof metal bowl), combine the sugar and cornstarch.
- Add the half-and-half, egg yolks, and lemon zest and stir well.
- Place the container over the water base and adjust the heat to maintain a lively simmer.
- Use a whisk to stir until the filling is very warm.
- Stir in the gelatin and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens to the texture of very thick cream.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for a few hours or until the mixture is very cold.
- Whip the cream using an electric mixer until it’s very thick.
Add the whipped cream and the lemon juice to the filling.
- Fold gently and combine everything well.
Place the lemon filling into the pie shell.
- Refrigerate for about 3 hours, or until very cold and firm.
- Serve cold.
KEYWORD
new orleans lemon pie, lemon icebox pie, lemon cream pie, graham cracker lemon pie
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