Classic Lemon Pie
A refreshing lemon pie with a delicate crust and creamy filling, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for added brightness)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Additional lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Stir together the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the filling is mostly set with a slight jiggle.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. The pie can be made a day in advance for optimal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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