Go Back
Lemon Custard Pie

Lemon Custard Pie Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized pieces. Stir in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough just holds together. Form into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Roll dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish, crimp edges, and chill. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights; bake 20 minutes. Remove weights and bake 10 more minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
  3. Reduce oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk sugar, flour, and salt. Add eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream; whisk smooth. Stir in melted butter. Pour into the warm crust.
  4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  5. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

The pie needs a full 4 hours in the fridge to set properly; overnight is even better. If the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them with a pie shield or foil strips during the last 10 minutes of baking.