Description
A refreshing and tangy dessert made with a creamy lemon filling and a crisp crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 25 minutes until set. Let it cool completely.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the cooled pie before serving.
Notes
- Chill the pie for a few hours for best flavor.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Pie, Dessert, Pie, Lemon