Honey-Ginger Lemon Cream Pie

Honey-Ginger Lemon Cream Pie

480 mins
medium
8 servings

A delightful twist on classic lemon cream pie, infused with the warmth of ginger and a touch of honey. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting treat.

DessertGingerHoneyLemonPie

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Baking sheet
  • Food Processor
  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mesh Strainer
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 6.00 ouncesGinger Snaps or Graham Crackers(Finely crushed)
  • 4.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(Melted and cooled)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsGranulated Sugar(For the crust)
  • 1.00 largeEgg Yolk(For the crust)
  • 1.00 pinchKosher Salt(For the crust)
  • 3.00 quartersGranulated Sugar(For the filling)
  • 1.00 pieceFresh Ginger(3-inch piece, peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 2.00 lemonsLemon Zest(Strips removed with a vegetable peeler)
  • 1.00 pinchKosher Salt(For the filling)
  • 1.00 quarterCornstarch(For the filling)
  • 6.00 largeEgg Yolks(For the filling)
  • 1.00 2/3 cupsHeavy Cream(For the filling)
  • 1.00 quarterHoney(For the filling)
  • 2.00 thirdsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed from 3 lemons)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsVanilla Extract(For the filling)
  • 7.00 slicesLemon Slices(Thinly sliced)
  • 1.00 tablespoonHoney(For drizzling)
  • 3.00 quartersHeavy Cream(Chilled)
  • 1.00 halfSour Cream or Crème Fraîche(Chilled)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Crush cookies into fine crumbs.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Combine crumbs, butter, sugar, yolk, and salt. Mix until it resembles wet sand.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Press half the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, forming a crust.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Bake crust for 13-15 minutes until fragrant and golden.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

6

Prepare the filling by combining sugar, ginger, zest, and salt.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Add cornstarch, egg yolks, heavy cream, honey, and lemon juice to the filling.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

8

Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Strain the filling through a mesh strainer.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Stir in vanilla extract and pour into the cooled crust.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Chill for at least 4 hours.

Estimated time: 240 minutes

12

Prepare lemon slices by drizzling with honey and baking until golden.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

13

Whip heavy cream and sour cream until stiff peaks form.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

14

Spread whipped cream over the pie and arrange lemon slices.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

15

Drizzle with honey and serve.

Estimated time: 5 minutes