French Canadian Lemon Pie

Name: French Canadian Lemon Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 frozen 9-inch pie shell; 3 lemons; 4 eggs; 177.44 ml white sugar; 250 ml container whipping cream; 14.79 ml white sugar

Submitted by Barefoot Beachcomber

"Yummy!! And very classy looking. From Chatelaine magazine. I am a fan of easy yet delectable desserts and this qualifies on both counts. I've stated 3 lemons because it will depend on size and juicyness."

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photo by Diana 2

Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 frozen 9-inch pie shell
3 lemons
4 eggs
177.44 ml white sugar
250 ml container whipping cream
14.79 ml white sugar

directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place frozen pie shell on a baking sheet, let stand 10 minutes.
Then, using a fork, prick bottom and side of shell in several places.
Bake on bottom rack of oven until crust is pale golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove shell from oven.
Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
Meanwhile, finely grate 2 teaspoons peel from lemons onto a sheet of plastic wrap.
Wrap and set aside to use for cream later.
Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from lemons.
In large bowl, whisk eggs.
Gradually whisk in 3/4 Cup sugar until dissolved.
Whisk in lemon juice, then 1/2 Cup cream until evenly mixed.
Pour into warm pie shell.
Bake in preheated 375 oven until centre is set when jiggled, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Before serving, pour remaining 1/2 Cup cream into a bowl.
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and the reserved lemon peel.
Beat until soft peaks will form when beaters are lifted.
Serve pie warm, room temperature or cold.
Slice into wedges and serve with a dollop of the lemon scented cream and garnish with some strawberries.

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Reviews

Fabulous lemon flavour, and quite simple to make. I did add extra zest to the filling mixture in addition to the topping. I baked in a graham crust, and it was done in 30 minutes. I served it chilled. It's quite rich, so you could cut smaller portions giving you 10 - 12 servings. Thanks BB for a new twist on lemon pie. Made in honour of your hubby Ed.

Diana 2

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Barefoot Beachcomber

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