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Rich lemon pie with whipped cream and tart lemon wedges in a white ceramic dish.

Lemon Pie

Smiling woman with glasses and dark hair, professional portrait for Baked Bree website.Diane Goodman
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • Whipped topping or homemade whipped cream for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
    Crushed graham crackers in a bowl with sugar and melted butter on a white surface.
  • Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, forming a firm, even layer on the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
    Golden graham cracker crust in a white pie dish with a wooden rolling pin with graham cracker crumbs nearby.
  • Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
    Graham cracker crust in a white pie dish on a light surface.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
  • Pour the lemon mixture into the cooled crust.
  • Bake the pie for 22 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and set.
  • Serve chilled with whipped topping or homemade whipped cream.
    Creamy lemon pie with whipped topping and lemon wedges on a white dessert plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 111mgFiber: 1g
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