Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie
Welcome to the sunny side of desserts! In this article, we’ll guide you through the delightful journey of making Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie, a treat that’s as bright and refreshing as its name suggests.
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Ingredients:
Let’s start with what you’ll need to create this sunshine-infused pie:
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Ingredients |
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1 large lemon |
4 large eggs |
½ cup butter, melted |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1½ cups sugar |
1 (9 inch) piecrust, unbaked |
For the topping (optional): |
1 cup whipping cream |
2 Tablespoons sugar |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Take your pie crust out of the freezer or make your own.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- If using a frozen deep dish, place it on a cookie sheet.
- Blend the Lemon Mixture:
- Wash the lemon, cut it up, and remove all the seeds.
- In a high-powered blender, blend the whole lemon with eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Pour the lemon mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool and then chill in the fridge.
- Whip Up the Topping (Optional):
- Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Add whipping cream and sugar, whip until peaks form.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the pie and serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, but we prefer it chilled.