Lemon Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

50m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a food processor.
  2. 2Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. 3Bake the crust at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Open the cans of sweetened condensed milk.
  5. 5Pour sweetened condensed milk into a bowl.
  6. 6Add egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the bowl.
  7. 7Whisk the filling mixture until smooth.
  8. 8Pour the filling into the baked pie crust.
  9. 9Bake the pie for 20 minutes until the edges are set.
  10. 10Chill the pie for at least 2 hours.
  11. 11Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  12. 12Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and serve cold.

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 0.75 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

food processorpie dishcan openerbowlwhisk

Tips

  • You can use pretzel crust or biscoff crust instead of graham cracker crust for the pie.
  • Chill the pie for 2 or more hours before serving.