Lemon Zest Pie Crust

With citrus flavor from zest and juice, this easy lemon zest pie crust recipe makes the ultimate base for pies and tarts and a variety of fillings.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 135 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 small lemon, juiced
• 7 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sift flour and sugar into a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until pea-sized.

Step 2

Make a well in flour mixture; pour in 3 tablespoons water and lemon zest and carefully fold into flour mixture until lightly combined.

Step 3

Make another well; pour in lemon juice and lightly fold into dough. Repeat with vanilla extract. Add more water if needed to bring dough together.

Step 4

Form dough into 2 equal-sized discs; cover in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator before using, at least 30 minutes.