Description
A simple and delicious lemon pie that captures the warmth of family gatherings with its sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- Whipped cream or meringue (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar, then add the melted butter. Mix until well coated.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of a pie dish and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until fluffy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice, whisking until fully combined and slightly thickened.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for another 15 minutes until the edges set but the center remains jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute egg yolks with flaxseed meal and water or blended silken tofu. Fresh fruit puree can be added for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg