Refreshing St Clement’s Pie
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Prep Time1 Hour 5 Mins
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Cook Time40 Mins
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Total Time1 Hour 45 Mins
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DifficultyModerate
A delightful twist on the classic Key lime pie, this creamy tart features a rich blend of tangy oranges and lemons, making it a truly indulgent British treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas 4).
- Prepare the Tin: Place a fluted 20cm round loose-bottomed tin (about 5cm deep) on a baking sheet.
- Crush the Biscuits: Break the digestive biscuits into a large bowl or double-bag them in food bags. Use a rolling pin or small saucepan to crush them into large crumbs.
- Add Cornflakes: Add the cornflakes to the crushed biscuits and bash them a bit more until they resemble crumbs.
- Mix with Butter and Sugar: Combine the crumbs with melted butter and caster sugar. Mix well.
- Press into Tin: Press the mixture firmly into the base and sides of the tin.
- Bake the Base: Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. After baking, reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (140°C fan/gas 3).
Step 2: Make the Filling
- Whisk the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the whole egg and egg yolks until pale and frothy.
- Add Condensed Milk: Whisk in the light condensed milk until well combined.
- Add Zests and Juices: Stir in the zest and juice of the lemons and oranges.
- Pour into Tin: Pour the filling into the baked biscuit base.
Step 3: Bake and Chill
- Bake the Filling: Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cool the Pie: Once baked, cool the pie in the tin, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours, or overnight for best results.
Step 4: Serve
- Prepare Topping: Whip together the extra-thick double cream, 0% fat Greek yogurt, and icing sugar until smooth.
- Top the Pie: Dollop the whipped mixture on top of the chilled pie.
- Decorate: Scatter with extra lemon and orange zest before serving.