Lemon Cream Pie With Earl Grey Shortbread Crust

Name: Lemon Cream Pie With Earl Grey Shortbread Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Earl Grey Shortbread Crust; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Lemon Cream Pie Filling; 2 cups whipping cream; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 10 lemon slices for garnish

Servings: persons

Earl Grey Shortbread Crust
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Cream Pie Filling
2 cups whipping cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
10 lemon slices for garnish

1
To prepare crust, sift the flour and salt in a large bowl. Mix in tea leaves. Set aside.
2
Cream butter and powdered sugar in a bowl of a standing mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla.
3
Reduce the speed to low and beat in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
4
Gather dough and form a dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill.
5
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a pie pan with a removable bottom.
6
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Line the prepared pan with the rolled dough. Leave a tiny overhand of dough. Use a small kitchen knife to trim the excess and to score the tops of the tart.
7
Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edge is lightly browned.
8
Remove from oven and let the crust cool completely before removing from the pan.
9
To prepare filling, in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream until it holds firm peaks. Remove cream from bowl and keep cold in fridge.
10
In the same bowl, use a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until it's soft and creamy.
11
Add sugar, lemon zest and juice, continue beating until combined.
12
Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until incorporated.
13
Pour the cream mixture in the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
14
Pipe the remaining whipped cream along the edges of the pie. Garnish with lemon slices.
15
Refrigerate the pie until set, about 3 hours, or preferably overnight.

1498

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Earl Grey Shortbread Crust, 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cream Pie With Earl Grey Shortbread Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!