Lemon Pie (Torta de limão)

Name: Lemon Pie
Ingredients: 1 cup of sugar; 1/4 cup of cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon of salt; 1 1/2 cups of hot milk; 3 egg yolks; 1/3 cup of lemon juice; 1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon of butter; 1 pre-baked pie crust

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1 cup of sugar
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1/4 cup of cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon of salt
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1 1/2 cups of hot milk
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3 egg yolks
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1/3 cup of lemon juice
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1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon of butter
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1 pre-baked pie crust

Ingredients

1
1 cup of sugar
2
1/4 cup of cornstarch
3
1/4 teaspoon of salt
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1 1/2 cups of hot milk
5
3 egg yolks
6
1/3 cup of lemon juice
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1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon of butter
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1 pre-baked pie crust

Directions

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Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt; gradually add in the hot milk, whisking constantly until it thickens
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Cover and cook for 15 minutes
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Beat in the egg yolks and slowly pour in the warm mixture, whisking always
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Cook for an additional 5 minutes
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Just before removing from heat, add in the lemon juice, zest, and butter; whisk well and let cool
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Pour into the pre-baked pie crust and top with meringue
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Bake at medium temperature for 15 minutes until golden brown
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Let cool before serving