Description
Silky smooth “creamy lemon pie” delivers sunshine on a plate with its tangy-sweet melody. Homemade goodness beckons you to savor each zesty, velvety slice of pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing for a tangy dessert adventure.
- Crush graham crackers into fine particles and blend with melted butter, creating a golden foundation for the pie.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring an even, compact base.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until it transforms into a rich, toasty golden color, then set aside to cool completely.
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk with fresh lemon juice and vibrant lemon zest until the mixture becomes silky and harmonious.
- Gently pour the zesty lemon filling into the cooled crust, spreading it smoothly to create an even layer.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to intensify.
- Just before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until it forms elegant, stiff peaks.
- Carefully spread the billowy whipped cream across the chilled lemon filling, creating a luxurious topping.
- Garnish with delicate lemon slices for a final artistic touch, then serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use fresh lemon juice for maximum brightness and zesty flavor, avoiding bottled varieties which can taste flat and artificial.
- Chill pie dishes thoroughly before adding whipped cream topping to ensure it maintains perfect, fluffy texture without melting.
- Consider reducing sugar content by using a sugar substitute or cutting condensed milk quantity for a lighter, less sweet dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg