Description
Irresistible Lemon Cream Pie is the ultimate summer dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious lemon filling, creating a delightful balance of tart and sweet. This refreshing treat is perfect for sunny days, picnics, or any gathering where you want to impress. With its creamy texture and vibrant flavor, every bite is like a burst of sunshine on your palate. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this pie will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 3 large fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until wet sand consistency; press into a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden and set aside to cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, and butter until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from heat; let cool for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form; gently fold into the cooled lemon mixture.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg