Arizona Sunshine Pie
Bright, zesty, and refreshingly simple, Arizona Sunshine Pie is the perfect dessert to bring a little sunshine to your table. This unique lemon pie uses the whole lemon — yes, peel and all — to create a tart, creamy filling that’s bursting with citrus flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Equipment
- Blender
- Mixing Bowl
- Pie Dish
Ingredients
For the Pie
- 1 large lemon washed and seeds removed (keep the peel on!)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust frozen deep dish or homemade
For the Topping (Optional)
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If using frozen crust, place on a baking sheet. If homemade, place directly on oven rack.
- Cut lemon into chunks, removing seeds but keeping peel. Place in blender with eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and sugar.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour filling into pie crust and bake for about 40 minutes or until center is set.
- Let cool at room temp, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Optional: Whip cream and sugar together until soft peaks form. Serve dolloped on chilled pie slices.
Notes
Use a Meyer lemon for a slightly sweeter flavor. The pie is best served chilled and slices cleanly when fully cooled. Avoid using graham cracker crust for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Fat: 22g