Creamy Lemon Pie
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Creamy Lemon Pie, a dessert that beautifully marries sweetness and tang. This easy-to-make treat features a luscious lemon filling made with just three simple ingredients, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners, this pie is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With minimal prep time and an impressive presentation topped with whipped cream and fresh lemon slices, you’ll find this pie becomes a favorite in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅔ cup lemon juice (about 3–5 lemons)
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake crust for about 8 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour filling into warm crust and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow pie to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh lemon zest and slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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