Best 7 Grandmas Lemon Cream Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, Grandma's Lemon Cream Pie, a harmonious blend of tangy lemon and velvety cream, encased in a flaky, golden crust. This delectable dessert has been passed down through generations, capturing hearts with its delightful simplicity. The tangy lemon filling, bursting with citrusy brightness, perfectly complements the rich and creamy custard filling, creating a symphony of flavors. Enrobed in a flaky, buttery crust, this pie embodies the essence of comfort and nostalgia. Accompanying this beloved recipe are variations that cater to diverse preferences: a luscious Chocolate Cream Pie, a refreshing Key Lime Pie, and a decadent French Silk Pie. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring there's a perfect pie for every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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This is a very fun recipe to follow, because Grandma makes it sweet and simple. This pie is thickened with cornstarch and flour in addition to egg yolks, and contains no milk.

Provided by Emilie S.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
  • To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

GRANDMA'S LEMON PIE



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This recipe comes from my Grandma Mapel, a true country woman from Iowa. Growing up to me meant going to Grandma's house on the farm and eating the best food ever. Her lemon pie is tops!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-1/4 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups water
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
MERINGUE:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir 1 cup of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan stirring constantly. , Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lemon juice, vinegar and extract. Pour hot filling into pastry shell. , For meringue, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 2 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and salt on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beating well on high. Immediately spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust, Bake at 350° until meringue is golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S LEMON CREAM PIE



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Grandma's collection

Provided by David Burianek

Categories     Pies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c sugar
5 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 c milk
3 egg yolks, reserve whites
3 Tbsp butter
1 tsp lemon rind, grated
1/3 c lemon juice
1 9 inch baked pie shell
MERINGUE
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
6 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. make the filling pour into pie crust make the meringue put on pie miture back until peaks are nice a brown

GRANDMAS BEST-EVER LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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This was my grandmothers recipe I had to go through her notes and try to decipher what she meant I have made this a lot since so I must have done it right. Enjoy

Provided by Linda Smith

Categories     Pies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c cornstarch
1/3 c water
4 large egg yolks (slightly beaten)
1/2 c lemon juice
3 Tbsp butter
1 tsp greated lemon peel (zest)
4 large egg whies
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c sugar
1 baked pie shell

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sugar, 1 1/2 cups water and salt in saucepan; heat to boiling.
  • 2. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water to make smooth paste; add to boiling mixture gradually, stirring constantly; cook until thick and clear. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Combine egg yolks and lemon juice stir into thickened mixture.
  • 4. Return to heat and cook, stirring constanly Until mixture bubbles again.
  • 5. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon peel (zest)
  • 6. Cover and cool until lukewarm.
  • 7. For Meringue
  • 8. add salt to egg whites; beat until frothy.
  • 9. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until glossy peaks are formed.
  • 10. Stir 2 rounded tablespoons of meringue into lukewarm filling.
  • 11. Pour filling into cool pie shell, pile remaining meringue on top and spread lightly over filling' spreading evenly to edge of crust
  • 12. Bake in slow oven 325 degrees about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 13. Cool on rack at least 1 hour before cutting.

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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Grandma Rusche left of with so many wonderful memories and would bake the most wonderful pies I've ever had. Sadly the only one that I know of that she "kind of shared"; or came close to sharing was this Lemon Meringue. She gave me ingredients - and "kind of amounts" and I took that and several recipes I found that included those items as well as the instructions and I've written it here as best I could from what she gave me and I think it comes pretty close with it's tart lemon filling and mile high meringue. One of the big things she always said was you always had to leave at least one seed in the filling, not sure if she said it was for flavor or luck - but hey; I ALWAYS leave ONE seed in as not taking any chances with Grandma's Lemon Pie"

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Pie

Time 40m

Yield 1 9" Pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (can use vinegar instead of cream of tartar, see method instructions)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
5 large egg whites (room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Lemon Filling:.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add 6 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups water, and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil on medium heat, whisking constantly. Let simmer for a minute or two until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Once the cornstarch mixture has thickened up well (consistency of Cream of Wheat) remove from heat. Take a spoonful of the cornstarch mixture and whisk it into the beaten egg yolks to temper the yolks. Continue to whisk in spoonfuls of the cornstarch mixture until you've used about half of the cornstarch mixture.
  • Then add the egg yolk mixture back to the pot with the cornstarch. Return to a boil, on medium to medium high heat, stirring constantly. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. (The starch will keep the eggs from curdling.).
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Meringue:.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 Tbsp cornstarch and 1/3 cup of cold water until the cornstarch dissolves.
  • Heat on medium heat and whisk until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk together 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar, set aside.
  • Place egg whites and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in the bowl of your mixer. Start beating the egg whites on low speed and gradually increase the speed to medium.
  • Once the egg whites are frothy, add in the sugar and cream of tartar, a spoonful at a time. Beat until the egg whites forming soft peaks.
  • Add the gelled cornstarch water mixture a spoonful at a time, as you continue to beat the egg whites. Increase the speed to high and continue to beat until the egg whites have formed stiff peaks.
  • Filling Pie Shell:.
  • I have not included a pie crust recipe as never got that from Grandma and to this day have not been able to make one to her standards so I use pre-made crusts that I pre-bake according to instructions on the box. I'm STILL trying unsuccessfully; to find the skill or recipe to even come close to her perfect pie crust.
  • Heat the lemon filling again, until it is bubbling hot.
  • Pour the hot filling into the pre-baked pie shell.
  • With a spatula to spread the meringue mixture evenly around the pie making sure to seal to the edges of the pie shell.
  • With the back of a spoon create peaks all over the meringue.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 325°F, until the meringue is golden brown.
  • Cool completely to room temperature. If the pie is even remotely warm when you cut into it, the lemon base may be runny.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 122.9, Sodium 140.3, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 46.4, Protein 4

SHAKER LEMON PIE



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Also known as Ohio lemon pie, this Shaker lemon pie is a Midwestern favorite. Its thrifty use of whole lemons is unique and gives the pie a lovely combination of sweet, tart and slightly bitter flavors. Lemon lovers won't be able to stop at a single piece. -Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium lemons, seeded and very thinly sliced
2 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dough for double-crust pie
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl, combine lemons, sugar and salt. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature., Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Trim even with rim. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy; lightly brush over crust. Add lemon mixture, flour and vanilla to eggs; mix well. Pour into crust. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top., Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 400°. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 10 if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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Make and share this Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked
4 egg whites
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
  • To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar and cream of tartar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2528.3, Fat 99.8, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 725.1, Sodium 1986.1, Carbohydrate 379.8, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 254, Protein 38.3

Tips:

  • To make the perfect pie crust, use a combination of butter and shortening. This will result in a flaky and tender crust.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to do so on a lightly floured surface. This will prevent the dough from sticking.
  • When baking the pie crust, be sure to preheat the oven. This will help to ensure that the crust is cooked evenly.
  • For the lemon filling, use fresh lemon juice. This will give the pie a bright and tangy flavor.
  • When making the whipped cream, be sure to use heavy cream. This will result in a light and fluffy whipped cream.
  • When assembling the pie, be sure to spread the lemon filling evenly over the bottom of the crust. Then, top with the whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Lemon Cream Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, tangy lemon filling, and light and fluffy whipped cream, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give Grandma's Lemon Cream Pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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