Ingredients
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1 ½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
¼ cup Granulated Sugar (for crust)
6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
1 ¾ cups Heavy Cream, cold
¼ cup Powdered Sugar (for cream)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust by crushing graham crackers and mixing with sugar and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and chill
- Step 2: Make the Lemon Filling by whisking together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth
- Step 3: Whip the Heavy Cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form
- Step 4: Fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture until uniform
- Step 5: Pour the filling into the chilled crust and spread evenly
- Step 6: Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours
- Step 7: Garnish with whipped cream or lemon slices before serving
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
Allow ample chilling time for the pie to set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg