French Canadian Lemon Pie

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.

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   Place frozen pie shell on a baking sheet, let stand 10 minutes.

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   Then, using a fork, prick bottom and side of shell in several places.

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   Bake on bottom rack of oven until crust is pale golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

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   Remove shell from oven.

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   Reduce oven temperature to 375u00b0F.

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   Meanwhile, finely grate 2 teaspoons peel from lemons onto a sheet of plastic wrap.

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   Wrap and set aside to use for cream later.

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   Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from lemons.

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    In large bowl, whisk eggs.

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    Gradually whisk in 3/4 Cup sugar until dissolved.

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    Whisk in lemon juice, then 1/2 Cup cream until evenly mixed.

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    Pour into warm pie shell.

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    Bake in preheated 375 oven until centre is set when jiggled, about 25 to 30 minutes.

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    Before serving, pour remaining 1/2 Cup cream into a bowl.

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    Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and the reserved lemon peel.

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    Beat until soft peaks will form when beaters are lifted.

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    Serve pie warm, room temperature or cold.

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    Slice into wedges and serve with a dollop of the lemon scented cream and garnish with some strawberries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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