Description
A vibrant dessert that combines rich cream and zesty lemon in a crumbly graham cracker crust, reminiscent of sunny days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Optional: Lemon slices for garnish
- Optional: Powdered sugar for garnish
- Optional: Whipped cream for garnish
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form a sturdy crust.
- Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the sour cream and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top for a polished finish.
- Bake your pie for 15-20 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, garnished with optional toppings.
Notes
Perfect for summer gatherings or as a delightful dessert for any occasion. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: dessert, pie, lemon, summer, easy recipes, refreshing