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Magnolia Lemon Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 8 Slices (Makes a 9-inch pie)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs (1 package, 13 rectangle graham crackers)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
Lemon Filling:
  • 2 cans cans (14-ounces each) sweetened condensed milk (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ⅔ cup lemon fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
  • Pinch salt
Whipped Topping:
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. For the crust, combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl and stir until the graham cracker crumbs are evenly moistened; the mixture will look like wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and all the way up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 8 minutes until just lightly golden.
  4. For the filling, in a medium bowl with a handheld electric mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), beat the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice and salt together for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Lightly tap the bottom of the bowl 2-3 times on the counter to pop any little air bubbles.
  5. Pour the filling evenly into the baked crust.
  6. Bake the pie for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely. Cover the top lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  8. For the whipped topping, beat the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla together with a handheld electric mixer, electric stand mixer or a blender until it is fluffy and soft peaks form.
  9. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the pie or serve a dollop of the whipped cream on each individual piece. Garnish with raspberries if desired.

Notes

  • Substitutions: I think this pie would be delicious subbing the lemon juice out for lime juice (or even orange juice!). I highly recommend using fresh citrus juice over bottled juice for a brighter, better flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Slice Calories 719kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 211mg (70%) Sodium 332mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 65g (130%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Slices (Makes a 9-inch pie)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Slice
Calories 719kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 211mg 70%
Sodium 332mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 65g 130%

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