Sunshine lemon pie: A Slice of Pure Joy!

Sunshine lemon pie: A Slice of Pure Joy!

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Brighten your day with this Sunshine lemon pie recipe! Tangy, creamy filling in a flaky crust - a classic American dessert that's simply irresistible.

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  • Pie dish
  • Pastry cutter
  • Food processor
  • Rolling pin
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Lemon zester
  • Juicer
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Fork
  • Pie weights
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Spatula
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Kitchen scale
  • Plastic wrap
  • Citrus press

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) (113g) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable shortening, very cold
  • 5-7 tablespoons (75-105ml) ice water
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5g) salt
  • 1 ½ cups (355ml) water
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup (120ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed (from about 3-4 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 4 large egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5g) cream of tartar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

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