Description
Lemon cream pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon flavor with creamy sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press firmly into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest. Cook until thickened (approximately 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in diced butter until melted. Allow to cool slightly before pouring into the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over the cooled lemon filling.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- Ideal for summer gatherings or holiday celebrations.
- This vibrant pie will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg