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Square cropped shot of the inside of a southern lemon pie with some cream and lemon slices on top.
5 from 2 votes

Easy Lemon Pie

A silky smooth easy lemon pie recipe that is easy to make, has very few ingredients but is a classic dessert that everyone loves.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Refrigeration Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Pies
Author: Melanie Cagle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 10" Graham Cracker Pie Crust
  • 2 14oz Cans Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 6 Egg Yolks
  • 1 Cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • Lemon Slices and Mint Leaves for Decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Add the condensed milk, egg yolks and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat well with a whisk until totally combined.
  • Pour the lemon pie filling into the pie crust and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to totally cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours to completely set.
  • When you're ready to serve, beat the cream until soft peaks have formed.
  • Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and beat again until you have stiff peaks.
  • Decorate the top of the pie with the cream, some lemon slices and sprigs of mint.

Notes

You can use a store bought crust, or make your own. Your choice.
When squeezing your lemon juice you want to ensure none of the pulp or lemon seeds get into your lemon pie filling. Use a sieve.
A homemade lemon pie always brings a smile.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g
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