Creamy Lemon Pie

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Experience the perfect balance of bright citrus and luscious creaminess with this irresistible Creamy Lemon Pie. Featuring a golden, buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety lemon filling made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest, this pie sings with fresh, vibrant flavors. Topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream, delicately sweetened with powdered sugar and a touch of vanilla, it’s the ultimate dessert for any occasion. With just 25 minutes of prep time and simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks, this easy-to-make pie is as elegant as it is satisfying. Serve it chilled for a refreshing finish to your meal, and don’t forget a sprinkling of extra lemon zest for a zesty pop of color and flavor! Perfect for spring celebrations, summer gatherings, or whenever a craving for citrusy sweetness strikes.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 25 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 0.5 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.

3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.

4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

5. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.

6. Pour the lemon filling into the partially cooled crust, spreading it evenly.

7. Bake the pie for 12-15 minutes, or until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

8. Once the pie has cooled, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

9. Just before serving, prepare the whipped cream topping by beating heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.

10. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled lemon pie and garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.

11. Slice and serve cold. Enjoy your creamy lemon pie!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (142.2g)

Calories		491
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.0 g	35%
	Saturated Fat	15.2 g	76%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		141 mg	47%
Sodium		191 mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate		53.4 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	0.9 g	3%
	Total Sugars	42.6 g
Protein		6.5 g	13%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		153 mg	12%
Iron		1.0 mg	6%
Potassium		229 mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1948 cal (50.4%%)

Protein: 207 cal (5.4%%)

Carbs: 1709 cal (44.2%%)