Easy Lemon Pie Recipe

Name: Easy Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pre-baked pie crust; 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar; 5 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup milk; ½ cup cold water; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 6 large egg yolks; ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Servings: persons

1 pre-baked pie crust
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
½ cup cold water
⅛ teaspoon salt
6 large egg yolks
⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

1
Bake your pie crust.Combine granulated sugar, milk, water, cornstarch and a pinch of salt in a large, non-reactive saucepan.
2
Whisk to combine, then bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
3
As the mixture reaches a simmer, and begins to thicken and turn clear (4-5 min) whisk in egg yolks, 1 at a time.
4
Slowly add lemon juice, then zest, then butter, 1 piece at a time.
5
Whisk constantly, and return to a simmer.
6
Remove from heat and pour immediately into prepared pie crust.
7
After it has cooled and set, top it with whipped cream.
8
Enjoy!

629

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pre-baked pie crust, 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, 5 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Easy Lemon Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Lemon Pie

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