Lemon Olive Oil Pie

Looking for a unique and delicious dessert recipe? Try this lemon olive oil pie made with extra virgin olive oil! This pie is a twist on the classic lemon pie, with a subtle hint of olive oil that adds depth and richness to the filling. The olive oil also gives the crust a wonderful crispness and flavor. 

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup Della Terra extra virgin olive oil
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and chopped
• ice water

PIE

• 4 large eggs, plus an additional for brushing the pie crust
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup Della Terra Meyer Lemon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed meyer lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

WHIPPED CREAM

• 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sugar

PREPARATION

Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and cold butter and use a pastry cutter to cut in the fat until small clumps are throughout. Do not overwork the dough. Add about 6 tablespoons of water, more as needed a tablespoon at a time, to bring the flour together to combine. Do NOT overwork- this will yield a tough crust. Putthe dough out onto a counter and make it into a ball and then flatten it into a round. Cover it with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest in the fridge for at least an hour, but preferably for several hours.

When ready to bake the pie, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Allow the dough to sit out at room temp for about 5 minutes and then roll it out with a rolling pin on a floured surface until it is about an 11” diameter circle. The dough needs to be an inch large on all sides than the diameter of your pie plate. Roll the dough up onto the rolling pin and unroll it into the pie plate. Gently nudge the dough into the edges of the pan and trim off any excess around the top, leaving a ½” over the edge of the lip of the pan on all sides. Fold the dough until and press to seal the crust. Pinch your edges and then place the pie dish in the freezer while you prep the pie filling.

Whisk the 4 eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Add the Meyer Lemon olive oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, and vanilla and whisk just to combine. Add the lemon zest, flour, and salt and stir just until combined. Pull the pie plate out of the freezer, and whisk the remaining egg in a small bowl and brush a thing layer of the mixture on the edges of the crust. This helps with browning. Pour the filling into the pie and bake in the preheated oven about 40 minutes or until the crust and top of the pie is golden and bronzed. You may need to rotate the pie the last 10 minutes to allow it to brown evenly. Allow to cool to room temperature prior to serving.

WHIPPED CREAM
Whip the heavy whipping cream on medium speed until frothy and slightly thickened. Add the sugar and continue beating until smooth, thick peaks form. Top the pie and serve immediately.