Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavour, this lemon pie cake with blueberry compote is the ultimate dessert mash-up. With its soft lemony crumb and vibrant berry topping, it’s a guaranteed showstopper for any occasion.
1 9-inch20cm unbaked pie shell (homemade or store bought)
1cupsugar
3tablespoonbuttersoftened
3large eggsseparated
1 ½cupsmilk
Zest and juice of one large lemon
3tablespoonflour
Confectionersicing sugar for dusting
Blueberry Compote
1pint2 cups fresh blueberries
¼cupwater
1tablespoonsugar
1tspn cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (160C).
In a large mixing bowl beat sugar and butter.
Stir in egg yolks one at a time followed by milk, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour until combined. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer, in a medium bowl beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Gradually fold in the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour into prepared pie crust.
Bake in for 40-45 minutes until top is just set.
Note, the top of pie will become very brown. If top becomes too dark, cover with aluminum foil. Also, cover the edge of pie crust with foil or pie crust shield to avoid burning.
Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners sugar when still warm.
Blueberry compote
In a small saucepan add blueberries, water, sugar and cornstarch and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until blueberries release their juices and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.