Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks with melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the yolk mixture, stirring until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.