Lemon Tender Pie
4 servings
40 minutes
Lemon tender pie is the embodiment of sunny flavor in Italian cuisine. Its roots trace back to home baking, where simple ingredients turn into a work of art. This pie combines the rich creaminess of sour cream, the softness of butter, and the bright citrus tang of lemon, creating a harmony of sweetness and freshness. With every bite, there’s a pleasant contrast between the delicate dough and juicy fruit filling. It’s easy to prepare, but its taste and aroma linger long, making you return to this cozy dessert time and again. Serve it with a cup of hot tea or aromatic coffee, lightly dusted with powdered sugar – the perfect ending to a meal or companion for a leisurely conversation.
1
Mix sour cream with baking soda. Add melted butter to the sour cream and mix until smooth. Gradually start adding flour in small portions. After adding 1.5 cups, check: if the dough sticks to your hands, add the remaining half cup. Otherwise - it's not necessary.
- Sour cream: 250 g
- Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 110 g
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
2
Knead the dough and divide it into 2 equal parts.
3
Cut oranges/lemons into small wedges (with peel) and blend in a blender. Mix the ground lemon with one cup of sugar.
- Lemon: 1.5 piece
- Sugar: 1 glass
4
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place half of the dough as a base. Spread the dough over the entire surface of the pan, making small edges.
5
Spread the filling and evenly distribute it over the entire base.
6
Knead the second part of the dough by hand and cover the filling with it. For a golden crust, brush the pie with beaten egg yolk. Prick the pie with a fork.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
7
Bake for about 30 minutes. Then cool, remove the pie from the mold, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Powdered sugar: to taste