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EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

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This pie is not only delicious, especially for those that love lemon desserts, but only 4 ingredients.  I made this for our Easter dessert.  If you love lemon anything, give this easy pie a try. 

 

4 INGREDIENT SOUR CREAM LEMON CURD PIE 

 

1 Frozen pastry pie shell (I use Marie Callender) baked according to directions for a cream pie

1 ½  cups sour cream ( Use regular not lite sour cream) 

1 (11-12) ounce jar of good quality jarred lemon curd (put the jar in a bowl of hot water to warm and loosen it a bit and make it a little thinner so it’s easier to mix with the sour cream.   (OR if you're into making your own lemon curd use real lemons, do not use that reconstituted garbage stuff. You'll need 1/1/2 cups of lemon curd) 

 

Fresh whipped cream for topping the pie 

Lemon Zest for top of the whipped cream (optional)

 

Bake the frozen pie shell according to the directions for cream pie fillings ( I used the Marie Callender brand because it’s a little deeper dish and holds all the filling.  (Directions on the frozen pie shell were to let it sit out for 10 minutes, then liberally use a fork to poke it liberally on the base and sides of the shell. Then baked for 12 minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven.  Take out and let cool completely before filling.) 

 

In the meantime, in a large bowl mix the sour cream and the lemon curd together, thoroughly.  Pour into the cooled, baked pie shell and refrigerate overnight so it sets up.   Top with fresh whipped cream and lemon zest before serving.  

 

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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

That pie looks wonderful.  Lemon pie is my favorite.  I will try it when I find some lemon curd. Thank you for the recipe.  

 

 

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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

@ciao_bella Thanks so much for sharing that.  I'm saving it in my recipe file!

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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

That pie sounds delicious. I love lemon pie too.  I am not familiar with lemon curd.   Where would I find that in my grocery store? 

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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

Lemon curd can usually be found in the pie filling area or jellies and jams.  If you google microwave lemon curd there EASY recipes for the microwave.  I like the King Arthur recipe.

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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

My local grocery sells the Wilkin and Sons brand of lemon curd, which is my favorite.  But it is higher-priced at $6.50 for 11 ounces. 

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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

I love lemon curd and have often made it.  A bit rich with all the sugar.

 

What I learned, to my sorrow, is that reconstituted lemon juice is pure trash!  Check the label please.

 

 

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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

I have used that reconstituted lemon juice once and only once.  I now buy a bag of lemons at Sams club and zest them and put in a container and then I juice the lemons and put in ice cube trays and freeze.  After frozen I put the lemon cubes in a zip loc bag and always have the REAL lemon juice at my fingertips.  It is great for making lemon curd.

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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

I'm a huge fan of lemon curd. This looks delicious--and easy, too!



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Re: EASY Sour Cream Lemon Curd Pie with Whipped Cream and Lemon Zest

@ciao_bella wow! I want to put my whole face in that pie and eat!! Lol

 

Sounds so easy too! What a gift to us lemon lovers. Thsnk you!

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