Luscious Lemon Pie

This Luscious Lemon Pie is a classic American dessert that balances bright citrus acidity with a rich, creamy texture. The filling is made by cooking sugar, cornstarch, and fresh lemon juice into a smooth custard, enriched with egg yolks and a generous fold of sour cream for a velvety mouthfeel. It sits in a pre-baked pastry shell, offering a perfect contrast between the crisp crust and the soft, tangy center. This pie is ideal for summer gatherings, holiday desserts, or any occasion where you want a sophisticated yet comforting treat. Simple ingredients come together to create a sophisticated flavor profile that is both refreshing and indulgent.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 637.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Luscious Lemon Pie is a classic American dessert that balances bright citrus acidity with a rich, creamy texture. The filling is made by cooking sugar, cornstarch, and fresh lemon juice into a smooth custard, enriched with egg yolks and a generous fold of sour cream for a velvety mouthfeel. It sits in a pre-baked pastry shell, offering a perfect contrast between the crisp crust and the soft, tangy center. This pie is ideal for summer gatherings, holiday desserts, or any occasion where you want a sophisticated yet comforting treat. Simple ingredients come together to create a sophisticated flavor profile that is both refreshing and indulgent.

Ingredients

1 cup Sugar
3 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Lemon rind; grated
1/4 cup Butter (or marg.)
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1 cup Milk
3 Egg Yolks; slightly beaten
1 cup Sour cream
1 Pastry Shell (9") ; baked

Directions

1
In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and grated lemon rind.
2
Add the butter, lemon juice, milk, and slightly beaten egg yolks to the saucepan, whisking until fully combined and smooth.
3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens smoothly.
4
Remove from heat, cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, and let cool to room temperature.
5
Once cooled, gently fold the sour cream into the lemon filling until uniform in color and texture.
6
Pour the filling into the pre-baked pastry shell.
7
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set completely.
8
Just before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with additional grated lemon rind if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 637.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.7g46%
Saturated Fat 17.8g89%
Cholesterol 65.2mg22%
Sodium 227.3mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 90.7g31%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 66.6g
Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure the lemon filling has cooled slightly before folding in the sour cream to prevent curdling or melting the cream excessively.

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest rather than bottled varieties for a brighter, more aromatic flavor.

This pie should be kept refrigerated until serving. It will keep well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Whipped cream can be made by whipping 1 cup heavy cream with 1-2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form.

If the filling seems too thick after chilling, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Keywords: lemon, pie, custard, dessert, sour cream, citrus, pastry, tangy, cream, cornstarch, egg yolks, butter, chilled, filling, shell, whipped cream, grated rind, summer, classic, homemade

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