Description

This Lemon Pie features a creamy, tangy lemon filling in a sweet graham cracker crust, topped with homemade whipped cream and garnished with lemon zest. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, offering a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1½ cups (127g) crushed graham crackers

6 tablespoons (88g) butter, melted

⅓ cup (75g) granulated sugar

For the Pie Filling:

3 cups sweetened condensed milk (about two 14-ounce cans, which is about 2⅔ cups)

3 large egg yolks

⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Whipped Cream:

2 cups (476g) heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (McCormick recommended)

Lemon zest, for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
Make the Pie Filling:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and kosher salt. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Assemble the Pie:
- Once the graham cracker crust has cooled, pour the lemon filling into the crust. Smooth out the top evenly.
Bake the Pie:
- Place the pie in the oven and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully chilled.
Prepare the Whipped Cream:
- In a medium bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Serve:
- Once the pie is chilled, top it with freshly made whipped cream and garnish with lemon zest. Serve chilled.

Notes

Key Lime Pie Variation: Replace lemon juice with freshly squeezed lime juice for a key lime pie variation.
Graham Cracker Crust Substitutes: If you prefer, you can substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits or crushed vanilla wafers.
Whipped Topping: You can use store-bought whipped topping instead of homemade whipped cream for a quicker option.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American