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Best Rhubarb Lemon Pie

Best Rhubarb Lemon Pie for a Refreshingly Sweet Spring Treat

Discover the Best Rhubarb Lemon Pie, a delicious spring dessert that combines tart rhubarb with creamy lemon in a flaky crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Feel free to mix in some whole wheat flour for texture.
  • 1/4 cup Wheat Flour Adds just the right crumb.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to your taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors within.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use cold for a flaky texture.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Helps bind the dough.
  • 4-5 tablespoons Milk Needed for binding.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Rhubarb Always choose fresh.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust according to palate.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Paste Nielsen-Massey is particularly good.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom For a warm, aromatic note.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Adds an additional kick.
  • 1 cup Yogurt A thicker variety yields better results.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Highly recommended topping.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pie pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Blend together all-purpose flour, wheat flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until well combined. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in egg yolk and milk till just combined. Press the dough into a pie pan, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Roast Rhubarb
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chopped rhubarb with sugar, vanilla paste, cardamom, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Spread on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and roast for 20 minutes until tender. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Let cool to room temperature.
Blind Bake the Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line chilled pie crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10-12 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then return to the oven for another 3-5 minutes until lightly golden.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
Assemble & Bake
  1. Spread the cooled rhubarb over the baked pie crust. Pour the lemon filling over the rhubarb. Bake in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 20-25 minutes until edges are set.
Cool
  1. Remove pie from oven and let cool at room temperature for 2-3 hours before refrigerating for several hours.
Serve
  1. Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled, topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pre-cook rhubarb to minimize moisture, chill the crust for flakiness, and enjoy customizing flavors.

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