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Luscious Lemon Butter Pie

This delightful lemon butter pie combines a buttery crust with a creamy lemon filling, bringing a refreshing twist to your dessert table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups butter, melted
For the filling
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
  • 2 pieces lemons, zest
  • 3 pieces large egg yolks
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For garnish
  • whipped cream
  • lemon slices and zest for that professional touch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
  4. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let it cool while you make the filling.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  7. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the filling is set but still jiggles slightly.
  8. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Serving
  1. When ready to serve, scoop portions onto plates, top with whipped cream, and garnish with lemon slices and zest.

Notes

Zest only the yellow part of the lemons to avoid bitterness. Letting the pie chill helps flavors meld and makes slicing easier. This pie can be made a day in advance.