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Slice of creamy lemon pie with graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and garnished with a fresh lemon slice and mint, served on a white decorative plate.

Creamy Lemon Pie

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A bright, silky lemon pie with a nutty graham cracker crust, perfect for refreshing summer desserts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 48 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Western
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 11 full-sheet graham crackers about 165g broken into pieces
  • ½ cup salted almonds 62g roasted for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25g
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 71g melted
  • 28 ounces full-fat sweetened condensed milk 794g two 14-oz cans
  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice 180ml about 4 medium lemons
  • 4 large egg yolks room temperature
  • For garnish: lemon zest lemon slices toasted almonds whipped cream or meringue topping optional for presentation

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Pulse the graham crackers and almonds in a food processor until they form coarse crumbs, leaving some nut pieces slightly larger.
  3. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl, mix in the sugar, then stir in the melted butter until fully combined.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, forming a smooth bottom and gently pressing up the sides without compacting too hard.
  5. Pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes, then remove and leave oven on.
  6. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
  7. Pour the filling into the warm crust.
  8. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the center is mostly set but still slightly jiggly. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.
  9. Cover and chill the pie for at least 1 hour before serving.
  10. Garnish with lemon zest, slices, almonds, whipped cream, or meringue. Slice and serve, wiping knife between cuts for neat slices.
  11. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 145gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This creamy lemon pie is refreshing and bright, with a slightly nutty crust that adds texture. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert at home.

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