Lemon Zest Pie Crust

Lemon Zest Pie Crust

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

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 with 2 knives or pastry blender until pea-sized.
Step 2
Make a well in flour mixture; pour in 3 tablespoons 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 dough. 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. Chill in the refrigerator before using, at least 30 minutes.

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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