Lemon pie is one of the eternal disputes between culinary experts in England and France. The fact is that lemon pies were baked in both countries at the same time. Consequently, the recipes also trickled into different countries from both countries.
But, who can be the ancestor of European lemon pies? Probably, the founder of lemon baking is still considered to be France. Lemons began to be brought to this country in the XV century. The appearance of lemon plantations influenced the way cooks treated lemons. From them they tried to create various viands.
Let’s tell you how to prepare a flavorful lemon pie on your own.
Ingredients for lemon pie:
- eggs – 2 pcs;
- sugar – 100 g;
- vanilla sugar – 8 g;
- salt – a pinch;
- vegetable oil – 4 tbsp;
- butter – 40 g;
- leavening agent – 4 g;
- flour – 300 g.
Ingredients for the filling:
- egg – pcs;
- sugar – 5 tbsp;
- cornstarch – 60 g;
- zest of half a lemon;
- milk – 500 ml;
- butter – 20 g;
- lemon juice – tbsp.
Preparation of lemon cake:
In a bowl, beat the eggs, pour granulated sugar, salt and vanilla sugar. Pour the butter and vegetable oil into the egg mixture, stir until homogeneous.
Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture in batches, knead the dough
.
Divide the slightly sticky and elastic dough into a couple of equal portions.
Grease a 26 cm diameter baking dish with butter. Place one part of the dough in the mold in a thin layer, spreading it on the bottom and sides.
To prepare the filling, beat the egg, pour the sugar and starch into a saucepan. Sprinkle the mixture with lemon zest, beat with a whisk
. Pour the milk into the resulting mixture, bring to a thickening on medium heat. Cook the mixture after thickening for a minute, add the butter.
Stir the butter into the cream mixture, melt and pour in the lemon juice. Pour the cream into the mold, spreading it on the surface.
From the second piece of dough make a round layer equal to the diameter of the mold. Using a pizza cutter, make a spiral in the layer, transfer it to the creamy top.
Trim the excess edges of the dough with the same knife. Mix a spoonful of milk with egg yolk, smear the top of the dough, sprinkle with sugar.
Bake the pie at 180 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
The pie turns out not only delicious, but also beautiful. Such a lemon pie will be a decoration for a festive table.
