Lemon Supreme Pie Recipe

When it comes to pie, lemon is the most supreme. This Lemon Supreme Pie will blow any other pie you’ve ever made out of the water. Its creamy taste is unmatched. 

Ingredients:

Deep Dish Pie Crust:

Foundation: It serves as the base and container for the luscious fillings. A deep-dish ensures there’s ample space for both the lemon and cream cheese fillings.

Flavor & Texture: A perfectly baked pie crust adds a buttery flavor and a flaky texture that contrasts beautifully with the creamy fillings.

Sugar:

Sweetness: Sugar balances out the tartness of the lemon juice, ensuring the pie isn’t overly sour.

Texture: Sugar also contributes to the smooth texture of the fillings.

Cornstarch:

Thickening: Cornstarch acts as a thickening agent, especially important for the lemon layer to set properly. Without it, the filling might be too runny.

Salt:

Flavor Enhancer: Even in desserts, a pinch of salt can enhance and balance out flavors.

Water:

Consistency: Water is essential to combine sugar and cornstarch and achieve the desired consistency for the filling.

Butter:

Richness & Flavor: Butter adds a rich, creamy texture and flavor to the fillings. It also helps in achieving that smooth mouthfeel.

Lemon Zest:

Flavor Boost: Lemon zest packs a lot of lemon flavor, intensifying the lemony notes in the pie without adding extra liquid.

Yellow Food Coloring:

Visual Appeal: While not affecting the flavor, a touch of yellow food coloring enhances the pie’s visual appeal, making the lemon layer vibrant and appetizing.

Lemon Juice:

Tartness & Flavor: Fresh lemon juice is the star of the pie, providing the signature tartness and bright, refreshing flavor.

Lemon Supreme Pie Recipe

Elevate your dessert game with our Lemon Supreme Pie Recipe. This delightful pie combines layers of tangy lemon filling with a luscious cream cheese filling, all nested in a flaky pie crust. It’s the harmonious marriage of tart lemon and creamy sweetness that makes this pie a standout.

How To Make It:

Filling:

In a saucepan combine ¾ cup sugar, cornstarch, salt, water – stir until smooth and bring to a boil over medium high heat

Reduce heat and stir in remaining sugar, cook 2 minutes 

Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon zest, and food coloring if using 

Gently stir in lemon juice and set aside to cool to room temperature 

Cream Cheese Filling:

Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth 

Fold in cool whip then place in cooled pie shell spreading evenly 

Pour cooled lemon filling over cream cheese mixture

Refrigerate overnight

Serve with additional cool whip and lemon zest 

Enjoy!

Why This Recipe Works:

Layers of Goodness: The combination of the cream cheese layer and the lemon layer gives a dual sensation of creamy and tangy.

Perfect Crust: Using a deep-dish pastry shell ensures a golden brown, flaky pie crust every time.

Visual Appeal: The lemon’s vibrant color, accentuated with a hint of yellow food coloring, makes this pie a visual treat

FAQs:

How tart is the pie?
It has a balance of tart lemon and sweet cream, giving you a delightful “taste of home” experience.

Is this similar to a lemon meringue pie?
While both are lemon-based, our Lemon Supreme Pie focuses on the creamy supreme filling rather than meringue.

Can I make this vegan?
Certainly! Swap out the regular pie crust for a vegan pie crust and use alternatives for the cream filling.

In order to make the cream cheese filling, you need just a few ingredients like cream cheese, powdered sugar, cool whip, and lemon juice. Mixed together, you’ll get the most amazing filling ever! 

Tips & Tricks:

When making the lemon mixture, always use fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for an authentic lemon flavor.

Roll pie dough on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.

Use pie weights or uncooked rice over a double thickness of foil when baking the unpricked pastry shell to avoid bubbles. Cool the baked pastry shell on a wire rack for the best texture.

Variations:

Lemonade Pies: Use lemonade concentrate instead of lemon juice for a sweeter touch.

Creamy Dream: Add layers of lemon curd in between the cooled lemon filling and the reserved cream cheese mixture.

Where to Serve:

Special Occasions: This pie stands out during birthdays or anniversaries.

Family Gathering: A guaranteed family favorite that all ages will enjoy.

Any Time of Year: Although it has a summer vibe, this pie is delightful any season.

Storage:

Wrap the pie in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Consume within 2-3 days for the best lemony freshness.

Common Problems and How to Avoid Them:

Soggy Crust: Pre-bake the pie shell until it’s golden brown to prevent sogginess.

Filling not setting: Ensure the cornstarch mixture cooks on medium heat until thickened. It helps in setting the pie.

Interested in making this pie? If so, I’m going to show you what you’ll need for this pie and how to make it. Don’t worry, it’s very simple. The ingredients you’ll need consist of: 

To get the whole recipe for this amazing pie, head down to the recipe card. However, the basics of making this pie include; mixing the ingredients together, making the cream cheese filling, refrigerating, and then enjoying. 

How to Store the Lemon Supreme Pie

Not sure how to store this pie? That is simple! You just need to cover it and keep it in the fridge. Because this pie uses ingredients that are cold, it needs to be kept cold. The lemon flavor also tastes better when it is refrigerated. 

How to Freeze 

If you wanted to freeze this pie, you could. Just make sure it’s covered well, so that it doesn’t get freezer burnt. Just add the extra cool whip and lemon zest AFTER you’ve unthawed it for serving. 

Making This Recipe With Kids:

Let kids zest the lemons – with supervision. Have them mix the cream cheese filling in a mixing bowl. Kids will love adding drops of yellow food coloring to the lemon mixture!

The Lemon Supreme Pie captures the essence of lemon in a rich and decadent way. With the creamy layers, tart lemon, and flaky crust, it’s no wonder this is one of the favorite pies for many. Whether it’s your first time baking or you’re a regular at the baker’s square, this fun pie recipe promises results that’ll be the star of any table.

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