Description
Indulge in the uplifting flavors of Creamy Lemon Pie, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy family dinners. This easy-to-make pie features a luscious lemon filling made from sweetened condensed milk and fresh lemon juice, all nestled in a crispy graham cracker crust. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, this refreshing treat is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–5 lemons)
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until blended. Press this mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 8 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the 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 slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream and lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg