Lemon pie is a classic dessert, combining the acidity of citrus with the sweetness of condensed milk. The crunchy base and soft meringue make it a delicious and balanced experience for the palate. A simple recipe that will delight everyone. Enjoy every bite.
To make Lemon Pie, it is necessary to crush biscuits with almonds and add melted butter. After baking the crust, mix condensed milk with lemon juice and egg yolks.
The filling is poured over the base and baked. To decorate, prepare a meringue with beaten egg whites, sugar, and vanilla essence.
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Lemon pie
Ingredients
1 ½ cup of Maria cookies
½ cup of Toasted almonds
1 Melted butter stick
1 can of Condensed milk
1 cup of Lemon juice
4 Eggs
1 tablespoon of Vanilla essence
4 tablespoons of Sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious pie, the first thing you need to do is crush the cookies with the almonds.
Step 2 : Then, pour this mixture into an 8" diameter mold and add the melted butter, making sure to mix well.
Step 3 : Press the mixture into the bottom of the mold and towards the edges to form the base.
Step 4 : Once the base is ready, bake the crust in the preheated oven at 170°C for 8 minutes.
Step 5 : Remove from the oven, keep it on to avoid cooling off.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
Step 7 : Pour this filling over the baked cookie base and bake again for 20 minutes at 180°C.
Step 8 : Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for at least 1 hour before decorating.
Step 9 : Meanwhile, prepare the meringue by beating the remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form, then add 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence, beating for another minute.
Step 10 : Place this mixture in a pastry bag and decorate the pie to taste once it is ready.
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