Description
Creamy lemon pie delivers a refreshing citrus escape without turning on the oven. Cool, zesty layers of smooth filling and graham cracker crust promise a delightful dessert you’ll savor with each tangy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients (Filling):
- 1 (14 oz / 396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Topping Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Lemon slices or zest
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until the texture mimics damp sand particles.
- Press the graham mixture meticulously into every contour of a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even and compact layer that reaches both bottom and sides.
- Temporarily park the crust in the refrigerator, allowing it to solidify and maintain its structured shape for approximately half an hour.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk with freshly squeezed lemon juice and delicate lemon zest in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Introduce billowy whipped cream into the lemony base, folding gently to preserve its airy volume and create a light, luxurious filling.
- Transfer the vibrant lemon cream into the chilled crust, using a spatula to distribute the filling uniformly and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Relocate the assembled pie to the refrigerator, permitting it to rest and set completely for a minimum of four hours until the filling achieves a firm, elegant texture.
- Before serving, consider adorning the pie with delicate dollops of whipped cream, petite lemon slice medallions, or a sprinkle of additional lemon zest for a sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Enhance the crust’s flavor by toasting graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet for a few minutes before mixing, which adds a deeper, nuttier taste to the base.
- Ensure lemon filling’s perfect consistency by using freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, avoiding bottled juice that can make the texture less vibrant and zingy.
- Customize the pie for dietary needs by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Elevate the dessert’s presentation by creating decorative patterns with whipped cream using a piping bag, or sprinkling candied lemon peel for an elegant, professional touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg