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The Easiest Creamy Lemon Pie (Just 7 Ingredients!)

The Easiest Creamy Lemon Pie (Just 7 Ingredients!)

Recipe Details

Author Sally McKenney
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 27–29 minutes

Summary

Ultra-creamy, tart-sweet lemon filling in a toasty almond-graham cracker crust, delivering bright citrus flavor and a silky, custardy bite—like lemon bars in a cool, refreshing pie.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

  2. 2

    Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and almonds into fine crumbs (a few larger nut pieces are OK). Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the sugar.

  3. 3

    Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened and sandy; break up any large clumps.

  4. 4

    Press the mixture firmly and evenly into an ungreased 9-inch pie dish, going up the sides. Use medium pressure—do not pack too hard. Optionally use a flat measuring cup to smooth the bottom and a spoon to round the inside edge.

  5. 5

    Pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes. Leave the oven on.

  6. 6

    Make the filling: Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks until completely combined and smooth.

  7. 7

    Pour the filling into the warm crust.

  8. 8

    Bake for 19–21 minutes, until the center is only slightly jiggly and the pie is mostly set.

  9. 9

    Cool completely on a wire rack. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days). After about 8 hours, lightly cover the surface.

  10. 10

    Garnish with whipped cream, lemon zest, lemon slices, and/or almonds, or top with meringue if desired. Slice and serve, wiping the knife clean between cuts.

  11. 11

    Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Ingredients

  • 11 full sheets (about 165g) graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup (62g) salted almonds (roasted, chopped/processed)
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 28 oz (794g) sweetened condensed milk (full-fat)
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 4 egg yolks (large)
  • as desired lemon zest (for garnish)
  • as desired lemon slices (for garnish)
  • as desired almonds (for garnish)
  • as desired whipped cream (for topping (optional))
  • as desired meringue topping (for topping (optional))
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