Description
Limonnik, or Russian Lemon Pie, is a zesty, creamy dessert that will brighten any gathering. This delightful pie features a buttery crust filled with tangy lemon curd, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. With its vibrant yellow filling and smooth texture, Limonnik is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both casual family dinners and festive occasions. Each bite is reminiscent of warm memories shared with loved ones, ensuring that this pie will be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, mix flour and butter until crumbly. Add sugar and cold water gradually until dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick and transfer it to a pie pan. Trim excess edges.
- Bake the crust with parchment paper and weights for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until slightly wobbly but set around edges.
- Cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg