Lemon Zest Pie Crust

Lemon Zest Pie Crust

Given citrus flavor from zest and juice, this easy lemon zest pie crust makes the ultimate base for pies and tarts and a variety of fillings, like berries.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
135 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Sift flour and sugar into a large bowl. Cut in butter until pea-sized pieces.
Step 2
Make a well in flour mixture; pour in water and lemon zest and carefully fold into flour mixture until lightly combined.
Step 3
Make another well; pour in lemon juice and lightly fold into batter. Repeat with vanilla extract. Add more water if needed to bring dough together.
Step 4
Form dough into 2 equal-sized discs; cover in plastic wrap. Rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 small lemon, juiced
  • 7 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

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