Ingredients

How to make it

  • For Lemon Curd:
  • Whisk eggs and egg yolks in medium bowl.
  • Melt butter in medium metal bowl set over large saucepan of simmering water.
  • Whisk in sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt; gradually whisk in egg mixture.
  • Whisk until thick and thermometer inserted into curd registers 178°F to 180°F, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Press plastic wrap on top of curd; chill 4 hours.
  • **Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
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  • For Toasted Pecan Crust:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix pecans, sugar, and butter in medium bowl until moistened.
  • Press pecan mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish (mixture will be crumbly).
  • Bake until crust is lightly toasted, about 12 minutes (crust will slip down sides of dish). Use back of spoon to press crust back into place.
  • Cool crust on rack.
  • Freeze crust 30 minutes.
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  • Dollop 1 1/2 cups ice cream over crust; spread into even layer.
  • Spread lemon curd over ice cream; freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Dollop 1 1/2 cups softened ice cream over lemon curd; spread into even layer.
  • Cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
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  • For Meringue:
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl until frothy.
  • Beat in cream of tartar.
  • With mixer running, gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spoon meringue over pie, carefully spreading to seal at edges and swirling decoratively.
  • **Can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Freeze pie.
  • Using kitchen butane torch, toast meringue until golden in spots or place pie in a preheated 500°F oven until meringue is golden in spots, watching to prevent burning, about 3 minutes.
  • Cut pie into wedges; serve immediately.

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  • cswindoll 13 years ago
    This alone had me subscribe to your recipes
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    " It was excellent "
    debwin ate it and said...
    My husband would love this...who am I kidding so would I. Great post.
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  • jlv1023 15 years ago
    You are killing me here, I'm at work and I'm hungry, your receipes are not helping that situation, guess I'll eat my yougart
    Janet
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    " It was excellent "
    grandmommy ate it and said...
    Dear, dear Vickie! What can I say? You are responsible for the five pounds I probably gained over the week-end! Rob made me this pie for my birthday dinner and all I can say is EVERYONE RUN TO THE KITCHEN AND MAKE THIS PIE NOW!!! Vickie, I take Bon Appetit and how did I ever over look this decadent jewel? This will go in my recipe hall of fame as down right perfect! Thanks for your post, this may be my birthday dessert every year from now on!
    p.s. another of your recipes was the main dish.
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  • bakermel 15 years ago
    Sounds awesome, Vickie! I can't wait to make this! :) TY! :)
    ~Melinda
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    " It was excellent "
    danadooley ate it and said...
    Vickie, Vickie, Vickie!!! You have got to stop the torture. PLEASE I beg you!! (Hope you didn't buy any of that lol) Keep whipping me! I love every bit of it *grin*
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    " It was excellent "
    pariscipes ate it and said...
    I don't have enough words, Vickie! It's absolutly marvellous!! The different layers of cream sounds so yummy! I think it's going to be my favorite recipe, I will try it very soon! Have a great day!
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    " It was excellent "
    chefmeow ate it and said...
    Wow, wow, wow. Beautiful picture, great sounding pie. Can't wait to try. 5 here.
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    " It was excellent "
    chriesi ate it and said...
    Absolutely perfect!
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    " It was excellent "
    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    Great post! This looks and sound wonderful! I can't wait to try it!
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    " It was excellent "
    kidaria ate it and said...
    Looks so good and sounds so decadent! I must try this soon.
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    " It was excellent "
    pudgy47 ate it and said...
    This recipe sounds out of this world, Love Lemon any old way. Awesome post big sour 5 for you.
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    " It was excellent "
    grandmommy ate it and said...
    All you have to say is LEMON and I'm in. This soinds delish Vickie. I Must have this one! Maybe for Mothers Day. Thanks Vickie. A 5 to you.
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    " It was excellent "
    kathye ate it and said...
    I love the flavor combinations! Perfect!
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    " It was excellent "
    crabhappychick ate it and said...
    I would LOVE to make this for a showstopping company dessert! Def 5!
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    " It was excellent "
    magali777 ate it and said...
    Hi! Vicky, great combination,love it, got my 5!
    Magali
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    " It was excellent "
    juliecake ate it and said...
    Wow....this sounds so fabulous!! I must give this a try very soon, thank you!!
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  • kevmicash 15 years ago
    mmmmmmmmm can u make me one sounds killer...
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    " It was excellent "
    henrie ate it and said...
    Yep you got my attention with this one too, another 5 heading your way. Thank you so much for the wonderful post.
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    " It was excellent "
    marky90 ate it and said...
    Another fabulous recipe my dear.
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