Creamy Lemon Pie
"Indulge in the luscious delight of Creamy Lemon Pie—an easy and refreshing dessert with a smooth lemon filling in a buttery crust. Irresistibly delicious!"
Equipment
- Food Processor
- 9-inch Pie Dish
Ingredients
For Graham Cracker Almond Crust:
- 1/2 cup 62g Salted Almonds (I used roasted)
- 5 Tablespoons 71g Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 Tablespoons 25g Granulated Sugar
- 11 Full-Sheet Graham Crackers about 160g
For Filling + Topping:
- 4 Large Egg Yolks
- Garnish: Lemon Zest Lemon Slices, Almonds, Whipped Cream, or Meringue Topping
- 2 14-ounce Cans Full-Fat Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3/4 cup 180ml Fresh Lemon Juice (about 4 lemons)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Prepare the crust: Use a food processor to pulse graham crackers and almonds into crumbs. Transfer to a medium bowl, add sugar, and stir. Incorporate melted butter and stir until the mixture is thick, coarse, and sandy. Pour into an ungreased 9-inch pie dish. Gently pat the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides to form a compact crust. Avoid packing down too hard. Optionally, use a small flat-bottomed measuring cup to assist in pressing down the crust. Pre-bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks. Pour into the warm crust.
- Bake the pie for 19–21 minutes or until it is only slightly jiggly in the center, aiming for a mostly set consistency. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cover and chill for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days) before serving.
- Garnish the pie as desired.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
For advanced preparation, you have a few options:
Crust: You can make and pre-bake the crust up to 2–3 days ahead. Cover it securely and store at room temperature.
Filling: Alternatively, you can mix up the filling up to 2–3 days in advance. Cover it and refrigerate. When you're ready to proceed, assemble and bake.
Freezing: This dish freezes well for up to 3 months. Freeze the prepared components, and when needed, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before continuing with the baking process.
These make-ahead instructions provide flexibility in planning and ensure a convenient and timely preparation when you're ready to enjoy the dish.