Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Creamy Lemon Pie, a delightful dessert that masterfully combines the sweetness of condensed milk with vibrant lemon juice. Perfect for any occasion, this pie features a silky smooth filling nestled in a buttery crust, making it a hit at summer gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy family dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a show-stopping dessert that everyone will love. Top it with whipped cream and fresh lemon zest for an added touch of elegance and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cans (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; mix until well coated.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for about 8 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the warm crust and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2-3 hours.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream and lemon zest as garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg