Indulge in a culinary delight with our creamy lemon pie, a timeless classic that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This delectable dessert features a luscious lemon filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust, topped with a cloud-like whipped cream or meringue. The vibrant yellow hue of the filling, accented by the delicate browning of the crust, creates a visually stunning centerpiece that is sure to impress. Our article offers two recipes: one for a traditional creamy lemon pie, crafted with fresh lemon juice and zest, and another for a luscious key lime pie, capturing the unique flavor of key limes. Both recipes promise an explosion of citrusy goodness that will leave you craving more.
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LEMON CREAM PIE
This easy recipe for lemon cream pie is made with sweetened condensed milk for a ridiculously easy but delicious pie recipe. Step-by-step photos teach you how to bake this simple creamy lemon pie.
Provided by Elizabeth Waterson
Categories Dessert
Time 4h48m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350F/180C and par-bake your graham cracker crust for 8 minutes, then set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour into pie shell and shake/spread into an even layer. Bake for 20-26 minutes, the pie filling should be set but the center should just slightly jiggle. When baked let the pie cool on a wire rack for an hour or so then cover in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or in a large bowl with an electric handheld mixer whisk the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk until medium-stiff peaks are formed. Store covered in the fridge until ready to use. Spread on top of the lemon pie and add fresh lemon zest on top. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
CREAMY LEMON PIE
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Beat sour cream, sweetened condensed milk and lemonade mix in medium bowl with an electric mixer until blended. Pour into crumb crust.
- BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool thoroughly. Chill 2 hours. Garnish with preserves and serve.
LEMON PIE II
This simple recipe can be served as is in a graham crust or you can dress it up with a strawberry or peach glaze. Either way, a little Cool Whip or whipped cream on top is good.
Provided by Jan Guinn
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix together the cream cheese, milk and lemon juice. Mix well and spread in graham crust. Chill until set, at least 2 hours, and top as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 321.5 mg, Sugar 38.4 g
LEMON CREAM PIE
A refreshing dessert for warm nights.
Provided by JJOHN32
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Lemon Pie Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To Make Crust: In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Stir in dessert bar crust mix and almonds. Cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to brown and crumble.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of crust mixture for topping. Use the back of a fork to press remaining crust mixture into an ungreased 9 inch deep dish pie plate. Cool completely.
- To Make Filling: Pour cold water into a 2 quart non-aluminum saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over water and allow to soften 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir dessert bar filling mix into gelatin, mixing until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Place egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk 1/4 cup of hot lemon mixture into egg yolks. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into rest of lemon filling. Return mixture to heat. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/4 cup of lemon filling (may be slightly warm), beating until smooth. Gradually beat in remaining filling mixture until smooth. Mix in food coloring if desired.
- Pour filling into crust. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. Sprinkle reserved almond mixture over top just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 122.1 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
LEMON LUSH
A family friend shared this lemon and cream cheese dessert with me. It has been a hit with our family now for all our get-togethers.
Provided by MRS.KELLYZ
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the flour and butter using a pastry cutter until a ball forms. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and well blended. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. In another bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk for 3 to 5 minutes. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set, then top with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 467.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g
NO-BAKE LEMON PIE
Easy lemon pie that's oh-so simple. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top, or with a small spoonful of cherry pie filling.
Provided by Sheila Motley Stokley
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds.
- Blend sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Add softened cream cheese and blend until smooth.
- Pour filling into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate until filling sets, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 266.9 mg, Sugar 35.3 g
CREAMY LEMON PIE I
This lemony cream pie is quick and easy. It is a favorite of my family.
Provided by Becca Jones
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Squeeze juice from lemons into a medium mixing bowl. Stir in condensed milk and whipped topping. Pour into pie crust. Chill until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 243.4 mg, Sugar 48 g
WORLD'S BEST LEMON PIE
Mother's pies were always so wonderful, with tender, flaky crusts. Through the year we enjoyed berry and apple pies, but in summer the order of the day was this lemon pie recipe-so light and refreshing! -Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry peaks are formed. Gradually beat in sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over pie, sealing edges to pastry. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMON CREAM PIE
With its creamy lemon filling and cinnamon-enhanced graham cracker crust, this lovely pie is always popular. "I like to garnish the whipped topping with pretty lemon peel curls," notes Maria Dygert of Auburn, New York.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a heavy saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt and remaining sugar. Gradually stir in water and buttermilk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg substitute. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour into crust. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, spread whipped topping over filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Lemons that are too old or have been sitting out for too long will have a less intense flavor.
- Zest the lemons before juicing them. This will help to release the essential oils from the lemons and give your pie a more pronounced lemon flavor.
- Use a combination of granulated sugar and cornstarch in the filling. The granulated sugar will provide sweetness, while the cornstarch will help to thicken the filling and prevent it from being too runny.
- Don't overcook the filling. Overcooked filling will be thick and gummy. The filling should be cooked until it is just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
This creamy lemon pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is light and refreshing, with a perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavor. The creamy filling is made with fresh lemons, sugar, cornstarch, and eggs, and it is topped with a fluffy whipped cream topping. This pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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