Description
Creamy Lemon Pie is a refreshing dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its velvety lemon filling made from just a few simple ingredients, this pie is quick to prepare and sure to impress. It features a buttery crust that complements the smooth filling beautifully. Whether served at summer gatherings or winter celebrations, this delightful pie will be a crowd-pleaser. Top it off with whipped cream and fresh fruit for an added touch of flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 (14 oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for about 8 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling into the warm crust and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream and garnish with fresh lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg