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A delicious plate of Luscious Lemon Butter Pie – A Delightfully Tangy and Creamy Homemade Dessert

Luscious Lemon Butter Pie

A delightfully tangy and creamy homemade dessert that brings a burst of lemon flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

CRUST
  • 180 g graham cracker crumbs
  • 56 g butter melted
LEMON BUTTER FILLING
  • 120 ml fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 227 g unsalted butter cut in 1 tablespoon sized pieces (room temperature)

Equipment

  • 9-inch Pie Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a shallow 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter using fingers until evenly moistened. Press into the pie dish, embracing the ragged crust edges.
  3. Bake crust for 8 minutes, then cool.
  4. In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, eggs, yolk, and sugar. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened (180°F). Strain to remove lumps.
  5. Cool curd to 140°F, then blend in a food processor, adding butter pieces one at a time.
  6. Spread lemon butter evenly into crust. Refrigerate for several hours or freeze for firmer consistency.
  7. Serve cold or frozen, allowing pie to soften slightly if from freezer.

Notes

For a firmer texture, refrigerate the pie overnight or freeze for a few hours before serving. This pie pairs beautifully with whipped cream.