Death By Lemon Recipe
lemon shortbread crust, baked lemon custard, French apricot preserves, toasted almonds, drizzled white chocolate
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Ingredients
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Crust and Filling
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- 2
Make the Lemon Custard
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the custard mixture over the baked crust.
- 3
Bake the Custard
Return the pie dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the custard is set and lightly browned.
- 4
Cool and Assemble
Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, spread the French apricot preserves over the top of the custard. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- 5
Drizzle with White Chocolate
Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top of the pie. Let it set before slicing.