Stuffed-Crust Lemon Layer Pie Recipe

Name: Stuffed-Crust Lemon Layer Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) boxpillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box; 1 (7 ounce) package almond paste; ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup cold water; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 3 egg yolks, well beaten; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 ½ cups boiling water; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 teaspoon lemon peel; 3 drops yellow food coloring; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 ½ cups whole milk; 2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling; ½ cup powdered sugar; 4 ounces mascarpone cheese; 1 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) boxpillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 (7 ounce) package almond paste
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold water
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
3 egg yolks, well beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon lemon peel
3 drops yellow food coloring
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling
½ cup powdered sugar
4 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 cup whipping cream

1
Heat oven to 350F Unroll 1 pie crust in ungreased 9-inch pie plate.
2
Press firmly against side and bottom.
3
In food processor, crumble almond paste; add almonds and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
4
Cover; process 1 minute.
5
Spread in crust-lined pie plate.
6
Top with second crust; press down.
7
Crimp edges together.
8
Prick crust several times with fork.
9
Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
10
In 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, the cornstarch and salt with wire whisk.
11
Beat in cold water and lemon juice.
12
Add egg yolks; beat until smooth.
13
Add butter; gradually stir in boiling water.
14
Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly.
15
Boil 2 minutes.
16
Remove from heat; add lemon extract, lemon peel and food color.
17
Cover surface with plastic wrap.
18
Cool 30 minutes.
19
Pour into pie plate.
20
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
21
Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1 cup powdered sugar and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
22
Beat in milk until well blended.
23
Add pudding; beat 2 minutes longer or until thickened.
24
Pour into pie plate.
25
In medium bowl, beat garnish ingredients with electric mixer on high speed about 2 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
26
Place mixture in decorating bag fitted with star tip.
27
Decorate top of pie as desired.
28
Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) boxpillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box, 1 (7 ounce) package almond paste, ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Stuffed-Crust Lemon Layer Pie 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.

Stuffed-Crust Lemon Layer Pie

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