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.
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I'm very excited to welcome my first guest blogger stepping in to help me out while I'm jet-setting over to NYC! Jennifer aka Mother Thyme has been a blogging friend of mine for a couple of years now.
She comes up with the most amazing looking recipes and has absolutely beautiful photos. They make me want to reach into the computer and grab them - especially the one she's sharing with you today. It may just be the recipe to christen my new lemon tree with!
Hi Claire K Creation readers! I’m Jennifer, the voice behind the little blog Mother Thyme. I’m thrilled to be guest posting for my good friend Claire again as she comes and visits me.
Well, she isn’t coming to visit me technically, but she is going to be close, and in the same state I live in. Hopefully one day we’ll meet in real life. Claire and I have been following each other’s blog for awhile. I just adore her, and love seeing all of her “creations”.
I first guest posted for Claire a few years ago with these Angel Food Cupcakes. As delicious as they are, I see a photo update in the future. I am back with another sweet treat that is so easy to make and is so yummy.
This Lemon pie cake with blueberry compote recipe originally came from my step-mom who actually got it from her mom. It is light and airy, the perfect after dinner dessert when you are not looking for something heavy.
This pie is great on its own, but I love to top it with a simple blueberry compote. I love the combination of lemons and blueberries, which really works well together in this dessert.
Recipe
Lemon pie cake with blueberry compote
Ingredients
- 1 9- inch 20cm unbaked pie shell (homemade or store bought)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoon butter softened
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1 ½ cups milk
- Zest and juice of one large lemon
- 3 tablespoon flour
- Confectioners icing sugar for dusting
Blueberry Compote
- 1 pint 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tspn 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.
- Allow to cool and serve over pie.
- Store pie and compote in refrigerator.
kristen says
YUM! Making this now for Thanksgiving dessert. Thanks! I can't wait....
Claire says
You're welcome Kristen I hope you like it!
Karin says
I wonder if it is possible to freeze this pie? :)
Claire says
Hmm that I'm not sure Karin. I think it would be a bit of trial and error I'm afraid.
Pie Montoya says
The presentation is so delectable.. So excited to try creating it.. This will be my birthday pie..
Jill says
After seeing this in my email I just had to make it. I thought it had a wonderful flavor but wasn't sure if mine set up properly. I was wondering what the consistency is supposed to be like. Mine was a little soft on the bottom but firm and more cake like on the top where it browned.
Claire says
I'll have to check with Mother Thyme for you Jill.
JJ - 84thand3rd says
This is the second lemon pie I've seen in as many days. I think the universe is telling me something ;D
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
This is a lovely dessert for summer...blueberries and lemons are a perfect pairing.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
That's the most beautiful dessert. I love blueberries and lemons so this must be for me!
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says
Okay, it's lemon so I had to pin it in the Need To Try This.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Great guest post, nice to see Jennifer here :). Love that blueberry compote!
Lisa the Gourmet Wog says
Hi Jennifer, great recipe!! Absolutely love the flavour combo of lemons and blueberries. Such beautiful photography too
The Café Sucre Farine says
Beautiful recipe Jennifer, it looks like a perfect summer dessert. Hope you're un-jet lagged Claire!
Hotly Spiced says
Lemons and blueberries work so well together. This lemon tart looks so very pretty xx
The Life of Clare says
This looks so delicious!