Description
Creamy Lemon Pie is a refreshing dessert that offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess in every bite. This easy-to-make pie features a smooth lemon filling, perfect for brightening up any gathering or simply enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cans (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake the crust for about 8 minutes until lightly 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 or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2-3 hours.
- Serve chilled topped with whipped cream and garnished with lemon zest and slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 66mg