Lemon Curd Pie

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Sweet and tart and incredibly fantastic, this Lemon Curd Pie is the perfect summer treat. And so easy forming its own top crust as it bakes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Chill5

Total Time5 55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon curd, Lemon Curd Pie, Lemon Pie

Servings:

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
3 small lemons , juiced and zested (about 1/3 cup juice)
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter ,melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 9-inch homemade pie crust ,par baked (or store-bought)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, flour, salt, melted butter, and vanilla, until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Pour into pie shell and bake for 45 minutes, until top is set. (Keep an eye on the crust and use foil or a crust protector if you notice it over-browning.)
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours to fully set.
Cut into slices and serve!

Notes

Allow to cool completely and chill for several hours. It's critical that the pie cools completely before chilling and then chills for at least 5 hours before slicing, which ensures the filling solidifies properly.

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