Grammy’s Lemon Cream Pie
Grammy’s Lemon Cream Pie is a classic, tangy-sweet dessert made with a creamy lemon filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a light whipped topping. It’s simple, nostalgic, and perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust (or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- Optional: lemon zest or lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the lemon filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream or whipped topping and garnish with lemon zest or slices if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.Let the pie chill thoroughly to ensure a firm set.Swap whipped cream for meringue if desired.Make ahead up to 1 day before serving.Use a gluten-free crust for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/grammys-lemon-cream-pie/
