The Piedmont Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Crust
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in egg yolks and vanilla extract until dough comes together.
- 2
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- 5
Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- 6
Pour into Crust
Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake the Pie
Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, toss mixed berries with powdered sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Top the cooled pie with the berry mixture and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
