Sunshine Pie
Brighten up your dessert table with Sunshine Pie, a zesty and luscious treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite! This no-fuss citrus pie features a buttery graham cracker crust that perfectly complements the creamy, tangy filling made with fresh orange and lemon juices, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of zest. Baked to perfection and chilled for a refreshing finish, it’s topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream for an irresistibly light and velvety texture. Perfect for any occasion, this vibrant Sunshine Pie is quick to prepare—ready in just under 40 minutes—and serves as the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve it chilled and garnish with extra citrus zest for a burst of sunshine on your plate! Keywords: Sunshine Pie, citrus dessert, easy summer pie, creamy citrus pie recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams graham cracker crumbs
- 100 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 400 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 120 milliliters orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 60 milliliters lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 large egg yolks
- 240 milliliters whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 23 cm (9-inch) pie dish to form an even crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, then set it aside to cool slightly.
In another large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, lemon zest, and egg yolks until smooth and creamy.
Pour the citrus filling into the prepared crust, spreading it out evenly.
Bake the pie in the oven for 10 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until chilled and firm.
Before serving, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the chilled pie.
Garnish with a sprinkle of additional citrus zest or thin citrus slices if desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy the sunshine-inspired flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.5 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.3 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 517 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.0 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 294.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1189 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1846 mg | 39% | |
*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.
