"Sweet, tangy, smooth, flaky, seductive Lemon Custard Pie was the way Chris Boudreaux lured MJ to him, and it became the pie he made each year for their anniversary. It's from the book "Luck, Love & Lemon Pie" by Amy Reichert...."
INGREDIENTS
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Crust
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1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons lemon zest
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
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4 tablespoons lard, chilled and cut into 2 pieces
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2 tablespoons lemon vodka, chilled
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2 tablespoons water, chilled
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Filling
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1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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4 egg yolks
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons lemon zest
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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Pinch of salt
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Lemon Syrup
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup sugar
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Whipped Cream
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons lemon syrup