A delightful strawberry pie featuring a zesty lemon shortbread crust and fresh berries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Crust
18tbspsalted butter (cubed, chilled)
½cupgranulated sugar
¼cuplight brown sugar
1tspalmond extract
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tbsplemon zest
1eggegg (for egg wash)
Filling
4cupsstrawberries (halved, green stems removed)
2tbspsugar
2tbsphoney
2tbsplemon juice
Dairy & Garnish
8ozricotta
2tbsphoney
1lemonzested lemon
1sprigfresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
Instructions
Prepare the lemon shortbread crust by mixing chilled butter, sugars, lemon zest, and flour, then press into a pie dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
Mix strawberries with sugar, honey, and lemon juice to create the filling.
Spread the strawberry filling into the baked crust.
Combine ricotta with honey, lemon zest, and chopped mint to make a topping or garnish.
Top the pie with the ricotta mixture and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and chill the pie before serving for optimal texture.