Creamy Triple Lemon Pie
For an even simpler version of this dessert, make the filling, then pour into a store-bought graham cracker crust.
Makes: one 9-inch pie (12 servings); Total time: about 1 hour + chilling
| FOR THE CRUST, CRUSH: | |
|---|---|
| 11⁄3 | pkg. Lemon Thins (44 cookies or 7.25 oz.)11⁄3 pkg. |
| 2 | Tbsp. granulated sugar2 Tbsp. |
| 1 | Tbsp. minced lemon zest1 Tbsp. |
| 3 | Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted3 Tbsp. |
| FOR THE FILLING, BEAT: | |
| 3 | egg yolks3 |
| 1 | can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)1 can |
| 2⁄3 | cup fresh lemon juice, strained2⁄3 cup |
| 1 | Tbsp. minced lemon zest1 Tbsp. |
| FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM, BEAT: | |
| 1 | cup heavy cream1 cup |
| 2 | Tbsp. powdered sugar2 Tbsp. |
| 1 | Tbsp. minced lemon zest1 Tbsp. |
| 1 | tsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. |
Preheat oven to 350°.
For the crust, crush cookies in a heavy resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin until fine. Transfer crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
Mix granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp. zest into crumbs with a fork until combined. Add butter and incorporate until the mixture clings together.
Press crumbs evenly onto bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
Bake crust until lightly browned, 8–10 minutes. Remove crust from oven to a cooling rack. Cool crust to room temperature.
For the filling, beat yolks with a hand mixer on medium-high until light and fluffy, 3–5 minutes.
Slowly pour in condensed milk while beating the mixture on medium-high until thick and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. zest and continue beating on medium-low until combined. Pour filling into cooled crust.
Bake pie until center is set, yet still jiggly, 10–12 minutes. Remove pie from oven to a cooling rack; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate pie until chilled, 3–4 hours or overnight.
For the whipped cream, beat cream in a large bowl with a hand mixer to soft peaks. Add powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp. zest, and vanilla and continue whipping to medium peaks. Serve each slice of pie with whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Per serving: 293 cal; 16g total fat (9g sat); 128mg chol; 113mg sodium; 32g carb; 0g fiber; 5g protein
So the crust will hold together better, be sure crumbs are crushed to a fine sandy consistency.
If the crust mixture doesn’t hold together, add a little more melted butter, but it shouldn’t be greasy.
For the creamiest and lightest textured pie, beat the eggs and milk until fluffy with an electric mixer.
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