Lemon Cream Pie
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Lemon Cream Pie
Description
The crust is constructed from graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter pressed firmly into a pie dish and baked at 350°F for 7 minutes to form a sturdy, buttery shell. The filling mixes softened cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and thoroughly combined. This mixture is poured over the cooled crust and refrigerated for at least two hours to achieve the proper set.
The pie offers a creamy, tangy lemon flavor balanced by the sweetness of the condensed milk. The crust provides a crisp texture beneath the soft filling. Before serving, the pie can be garnished with whipped cream for added lightness and visual appeal.
If desired, a no-bake version omits the crust baking step, though this may reduce crust firmness and holding quality when sliced.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 9 full crackers)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- pinch salt
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
Pie:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Whipped Cream for serving
Instructions
- For the crust: preheat the oven to 350ºF*. In a bowl, stir the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt together. Add the butter and stir to mix. Pour the crumbs into a 9-inch pie dish, and press the crumbs firmly and evenly into the bottom of the dish and up the sides. I think it is easiest to use a cup to press the crumbs firmly into the dish. Bake the crust in the oven for 7 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
- For the pie: place the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon zest and continue to beat until as smooth as possible. This may take a few minutes. If desired, mix in a few drops of yellow food coloring. Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- To serve, top with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- To make a no-bake version, skip baking the crust, but note that it may not hold together as well when sliced.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and can vary by product and brand used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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