Lemon Pie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 egg yolks; 3/4 c. sugar; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. butter, melted; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind; 1 c. milk; 1 c. sour cream; 1 baked pie shell; 3 egg whites; 6 Tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

3 egg yolks
3/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
1 c. milk
1 c. sour cream
1 baked pie shell
3 egg whites
6 Tbsp. sugar

1
Beat egg yolks slightly.
2
Add 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, butter, lemon juice and lemon rind; mix well.
3
Blend in milk, cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens; cool.
4
Fold in sour cream, pour into pie shell.
5
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
6
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
7
Gradually add the 6 tablespoons of sugar, beating until meringue is stiff and glossy and all sugar is dissolved.
8
Spread over filling.
9
Bake for 10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
10
Yields 8 servings.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 egg yolks, 3/4 c. sugar, 3 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1/4 c. butter, melted, and more.

Yes, 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.

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