Easy Lemon Cream Pie Delightful and Simple Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 each pre-made graham cracker pie crust
- 1 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 each zest of lemons
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 4 each large eggs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cups heavy whipping cream
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Prise fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, eggs, and melted butter over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10-15 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and let the lemon mixture cool for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
- Once cooled, gently pour the lemon filling into the pre-made graham cracker pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set properly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Once the lemon filling has set, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the pie, creating swirls for an attractive finish.
- For a nice touch, add fresh mint leaves on top for garnish and additional lemon zest if desired.
- Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve the pie slices on colorful dessert plates, and drizzle a little extra lemon zest on the plate for added color.