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Luscious Creamy Lemon Chiffon Pie
Try this Luscious Creamy Lemon Chiffon Pie to savor the refreshing and buttery flavor contrast and velvety and flaky texture diversity.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5h 10m⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- bowl
- saucepan
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pre-Bake the Pie Crust
2
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
3
On a floured surface, roll out the pie crust to a ¼ inch (6 mm) thick circle and line a 9-inch pie tin with it. Crimp and egg wash the edges, then line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
Egg wash
4
Bake for ⏱️ 15 minutes, then lift out the parchment and weights, lower the heat to 350°F (180°C) and bake until the bottom is done and the edges are golden, about another ⏱️ 10 minutes. Let cool. (for more info on How to Blind Bake click here)
5
Bloom the Gelatin
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In a small bowl, mix the gelatin with the water and set aside for ⏱️ 5 minutes to thicken.
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Make the Lemon Custard
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In a small saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) of sugar, lemon juice and zest.
large egg yolks, (at room temperature)4lemon juice6 tablespoons
9
Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Lastly, whisk in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
10
Immediately strain the custard through a sieve and let it cool to room temperature.
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Make the Lemon Chiffon Pie Filling
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Place the egg whites in a medium bowl and using a handheld electric mixer, whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks, about ⏱️ 3 minutes.
large egg whites, (at room temperature)2
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Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) granulated sugar and continue beating to stiff, glossy peaks, another ⏱️ 3-4 minutes.
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Fold the meringue into the cooled lemon custard until just combined, then spread into the crust. Refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 4 hours to fully set before serving.
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To Set the Lemon Chiffon Pie Filling
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Without covering the filling, place the pie as is in the fridge to set for at least ⏱️ 4 hours before serving. Once it is set it can be covered carefully in cling wrap but not until the filling is firm.
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Serve with a little whipped cream on the side. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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