Ingredients
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- 1 graham cracker crust
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the graham cracker crust, then allow it to cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and egg yolks.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and spread it on top before serving.
Last Step:
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Make sure the pie sets well in the refrigerator for the best flavor and texture.
You can adjust the sugar based on your desired sweetness level.
For a tangier flavor, increase the amount of lemon juice used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg