Description
This Lemonade Pie is key lime’s tangy, bright cousin, and it’s the perfect summer pie! Easy to make and bring to all the summer BBQs and potlucks! It’s a lemon lovers’ dream dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full graham crackers)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2-3 lemons, depending on size and juiciness)
- 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 4 large egg yolks
Optional for Serving:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Additional lemon zest
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter until everything is moistened.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. I like to use a measuring cup or a small glass to really compact the crumbs down and into the edges of the dish.
- Bake the crust for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before adding the filling.
For the Filling:
- While the crust bakes, whisk together the lemon zest, juice, sweetened condensed milk, salt, and egg yolks. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and then transfer the pie to the oven to bake for 15-18 minutes or until the filling is mostly set. A little jiggle is OK – it will continue to firm up as it cools.
- Cool the pie to room temperature and then transfer to the fridge to finish setting for at least 2 hours (longer is better).
To Serve:
Remove the pie from the fridge and slice. Garnish with whipped cream and berries. The pie is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Keep leftover pie in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Category: dessert