Best 8 Grandmas Luscious Lemon Cream Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the world of lemon cream pies! In this article, we'll take you on a journey to find the best recipe for "Grandma's Luscious Lemon Cream Pie." We know that grandmas are often the keepers of secret family recipes, and their lemon cream pie is no exception. With its creamy, tangy filling and flaky crust, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and bring back fond memories of family gatherings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we've got you covered. So, grab your apron and let's dive into the delicious world of lemon cream pie!

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRAMMY'S LEMON CREAM PIE



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The best lemon cream pie you will ever taste! Original 1960s recipe made from scratch with fresh lemon juice, cream cheese and real whipped cream.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h43m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 recipe Darn Good Whole Wheat Pie Crust
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 large lemons)
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
12 ounces reduced fat cream cheese* (softened to room temperature)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust according to my Darn Good Whole Wheat Pie Crust recipe, either halving the recipe (it yields enough for 2 crusts) or freezing the second crust for a later time. (I recommend making the recipe as written and freezing the second crust. It will be great to have on hand and you are going to the effort anyway, so you might as well enjoy twice the crust!)
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Roll out the pie crust, then fit into a 9-inch wide pie plate that is 1 1/2 to 2-inches deep. Trim any overhang, then crimp the crust edges as desired. Line the crust with aluminum foil or parchment paper so that the foil/paper comes all the way up the sides of the dish and fits against the sides and bottom snugly. Fill the dish with dried beans or pie weights. Place in the preheated oven and bake until the edges are barely beginning to turn golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the foil/paper and weights, then return the crust to the oven and continue baking until the bottom looks dry and lightly golden and the edges have browned, about 5 to 8 additional minutes. The bottom of the crust will puff a little as it bakes, but it will deflate again once removed from the oven. Let cool completely.
  • Place a heatproof bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water to create a double boiler. Add the eggs into the bowl, then with a hand mixer on medium speed (or a whisk and some serious arm power), beat the eggs until thick and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes if using a mixer. With the mixer running, slowly add the sugar, then the lemon juice and lemon zest. Once incorporated, switch from a mixer (or whisk) to a rubber spatula. Continue to cook the mixture over the simmering water, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the bowl with your spatula, until it forms a thick, smooth custard, about 8 additional minutes. When you dip your spatula into the custard, the custard should easily coat the spatula's back, and if you draw a line through the custard on the back of the spatula with your finger, the sides of the custard should stay separated. Remove the bowl from the water and let cool to almost room temperature.
  • In a large mixing bowl or a standing mixer fit with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until it is completely soft and smooth, about 3 full minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium, then gradually add the cooled lemon custard to the cream cheese, beating until smooth and fully combined so that no white streaks remain. Pour the cream cheese into the baked pastry shell. Refrigerate the pie until fully chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Up to 4 hours before serving, prepare the homemade whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment over medium speed. When it starts to thicken, add the powdered sugar and vanilla, increase the mixer speed to high, and continue to beat until soft peaks form. (Do not overbeat or the cream will separate.) Spread over the chilled pie, slice, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 12) without whipped cream, Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

LUSCIOUS LEMON CREAM PIE



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Don't let the name fool you, this easy lemon cream pie may be luscious, but it's also simple to create! You only need 20 minutes of prep time and 6 ingredients, including a Pillsbury™ refrigerated Pie Crust. This Luscious Lemon Cream Pie recipe uses condensed milk, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice and whipping cream to create a mild lemon flavor with indulgent creaminess. Enjoy creating this 5-star recipe for your family, and love every heavenly bite.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 medium lemons)
3 cups whipping cream, divided
4 drops yellow food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix condensed milk, lemon peel and lemon juice; set aside. In large bowl, beat 2 cups of the whipping cream and the food color with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.
  • Fold lemon mixture into whipped cream just until blended. Spoon into crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours until set.
  • In medium bowl, beat remaining 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Spoon dollops on pie or slices of pie when serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 8 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

GRANDMA'S LEMON PIE



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This recipe comes from my Grandma Mapel, a true country woman from Iowa. Growing up to me meant going to Grandma's house on the farm and eating the best food ever. Her lemon pie is tops!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-1/4 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups water
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
MERINGUE:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir 1 cup of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan stirring constantly. , Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lemon juice, vinegar and extract. Pour hot filling into pastry shell. , For meringue, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 2 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and salt on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beating well on high. Immediately spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust, Bake at 350° until meringue is golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S LUSCIOUS LEMON CREAM PIE



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This is a creamy lemon pie that is a great dessert on a hot summer day. Garnish with whipped cream.

Provided by Marie Clare

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
¼ cup salted butter
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup sour cream
1 (9 inch) baked pie shell

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Stir a small amount of hot filling into the egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and lemon zest. Gently stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Fold whipped cream and sour cream into the lemon filling. Pour into the prepared pastry shell. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 218.4 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 27 g

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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This is a very fun recipe to follow, because Grandma makes it sweet and simple. This pie is thickened with cornstarch and flour in addition to egg yolks, and contains no milk.

Provided by Emilie S.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
  • To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

GRANDMA'S LEMON CREAM PIE



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Grandma's collection

Provided by David Burianek

Categories     Pies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c sugar
5 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 c milk
3 egg yolks, reserve whites
3 Tbsp butter
1 tsp lemon rind, grated
1/3 c lemon juice
1 9 inch baked pie shell
MERINGUE
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
6 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. make the filling pour into pie crust make the meringue put on pie miture back until peaks are nice a brown

LEMON LUSCIOUS PIE



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This recipe comes from a 1980's Pillsbury Bake-Off Dessert Cookbook. Cook time does not include the time to refrigerate the pie.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 1 9inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9 in.baked pastry shell
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon, rind of, grated
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup milk
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, butter, lemon juice, milk, and egg yolks.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • Cover and cool.
  • Fold in sour cream; pour into baked pie shell.
  • Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Top with whipped cream and lemon slice curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2613.6, Fat 150, SaturatedFat 77.7, Cholesterol 823.8, Sodium 1135.5, Carbohydrate 298.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 202.4, Protein 29.8

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



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Make and share this Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked
4 egg whites
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
  • To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar and cream of tartar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2528.3, Fat 99.8, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 725.1, Sodium 1986.1, Carbohydrate 379.8, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 254, Protein 38.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor for this pie. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be slightly less bright.
  • Don't overcook the eggs: The egg yolks in the filling should be cooked until they are thick and creamy, but not overcooked. If they are overcooked, they will become rubbery and tough.
  • Chill the pie before serving: This pie is best served chilled. This will help the filling to set and the flavors to develop.
  • Serve with whipped cream or ice cream: This pie is delicious served with whipped cream or ice cream. This will add a creamy and rich flavor to the pie.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Luscious Lemon Cream Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy filling, tangy lemon flavor, and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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