Lemon pie

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Lemon pie, just the thought of it making your mouth water and memories of the tart tartness of the pie, is truly irresistible. Key lime pie is an old recipe that came from Key West to the south of Florida USA.

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She came from so far away to win over us Brazilians, who welcomed her with open arms and mouths.

In this article you will learn how to make a delicious lemon pie, let's go?

For our lemon pie crust:

200 g cornstarch biscuit
150 g margarine

Stuffing:

1 can of condensed milk (395 g)
1 box of cream (200 g)
juice of 4 lemons
zest of 2 lemons

Roof:

3 or 4 egg whites
3 tablespoons of sugar
zest of 2 lemons for garnish

How to prepare the dough:

Grind the cornstarch biscuits in a blender or processor.
Add the margarine and beat some more.
Pour the dough into a springform pan (27 cm in diameter).
Using your hands, spread the crushed cookies on the bottom and sides of the pan, covering the entire area evenly.
Place in a preheated medium oven (180° C) for approximately 10 minutes.

Para preparar o recheio:

Blend all ingredients in a blender (except lemon zest) until smooth and firm.
Fill the already baked dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

To finish with our coverage:

Beat the egg whites and add the sugar.
Mix until it reaches a puff point and bake until golden.
Unmold the pie (without removing the false bottom), pour the topping and add the lemon zest.