Description
Experience the bright and refreshing taste of our Irresistible Lemon Cream Pie. This creamy dessert combines zesty lemon flavor with a light, fluffy texture, making it the perfect treat for picnics, barbecues, or simply to brighten your day. With its easy preparation and stunning presentation, this pie will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- In a saucepan over low heat, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, egg yolks, and butter until smooth and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into lemon mixture.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg