Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Pie Recipes Lemon Curd Pie Be the first to rate & review! If you like lemon bars, you'll love this lemon curd pie. Simple, sweet and tart, thanks to plenty of fresh lemon juice, this pie is the perfect after-dinner palate cleanser. By Sarah Epperson Loveless Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Active Time: 25 mins Chill Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 5 hrs 50 mins Servings: 12 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Crust ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg yolk 1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour ½ teaspoon salt Lemon Curd Filling 3 large eggs 3 large egg yolks ½ cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons lemon zest plus 3/4 cup lemon juice (from 4 lemons) ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar Directions To prepare crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat 1/2 cup butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 egg yolk and beat on low speed just until combined, about 10 seconds. Add flour and salt and beat on medium-low speed until the mixture resembles fine sand, about 2 minutes. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Freeze, uncovered, until firm, about 20 minutes. Using a fork, prick holes all over the pie crust to prevent air bubbles. Bake until golden, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare lemon curd filling: Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and butter together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is thickened and an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F, about 8 minutes. (The mixture should coat the back of a wooden spoon.) Pour the lemon mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the crust; spread in even layer. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the warm curd to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Remove and discard plastic wrap. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving. Tips Equipment: 9-inch deep-dish pie pan Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 295 Calories 19g Fat 30g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1 slice Calories 295 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 18g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 149mg 50% Vitamin A 625IU 13% Sodium 120mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved