Description
Arizona Sunshine Pie is a zesty and refreshing dessert made with whole lemons, eggs, and a buttery crust, topped with whipped cream for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium whole lemon, about 120–170 g
- 4 large eggs
- 115 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 300 g granulated sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 23 cm deep-dish pie crust
- 240 ml heavy whipping cream
- 25 g powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C.
- Wash and scrub the lemon very thoroughly because the peel will be used. Trim off both ends and cut the lemon into small pieces, removing all the seeds.
- Place the lemon pieces into a high-powered blender or food processor. Add the eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Blend for 60–90 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the unbaked pie crust and place the pie dish on a baking tray.
- Bake at 175°C for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Cover with aluminum foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled and firm.
- Beat the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft-to-medium peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie just before serving.
- Slice the chilled pie and serve with whipped cream, garnished with thin lemon slices or grated lemon zest.
Notes
- Use a fresh, thin-skinned lemon when possible.
- Remove every seed before blending.
- A powerful blender produces the smoothest filling.
- Don’t worry if the center looks slightly jiggly when it comes out—the custard continues setting as it cools.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for the cleanest pieces.
- If you prefer a less intense lemon flavor, remove some of the white pith before blending.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Add whipped cream shortly before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg