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Creamy Lemon Pie with Candied Lemon Slices
5 from 6 votes

Creamy Lemon Pie with Candied Lemon Slices

A creamy but tart lemon pie baked in a glorious buttery graham crust, topped with whipped cream and candied lemon slices. Delicious and easy!

Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 473 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust
  • 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs crushed
  • ⅓ cup sugar granulated white
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
Filling:
  • ¾ cup lemon juice about 4-5 fresh lemons, fresh squeezed
  • 4 egg large yolks
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk can
Candied Lemon Slices
  • 1 cup sugar granulated white
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 lemons sliced, medium size

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter until thoroughly combined.
  3. Press firmly into a 9inch pie plate.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  5. Juice lemons, and set aside.
  6. Beat yolks and condensed milk with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until mixture changes color to a pale yellow, then blend in the lemon juice and beat for a further minute.
  7. Pour mixture into crust and bake for 25 minutes or until pie is set.
  8. Cool, then store in refrigerator for 3-4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
  9. Top with whipped cream and candied lemon slices.
  10. Devour.
Candied Lemon Slices
  1. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan, heat until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is clear.
  2. Add the sliced lemons, and simmer until the rinds soften (about 15 mins).
  3. Lay on parchment paper to cool, then store in the the fridge until needed.
  4. Dip slices in sugar just before serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 282mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 65g (130%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 24.4mg (27%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 282mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 65g 130%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 24.4mg 27%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.