Best 10 Lemon Butter Cream Pie Recipes

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Lemon butter cream pie is a classic dessert that offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With its creamy, tangy filling, flaky crust, and buttery topping, this pie is a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate lemon butter cream pie, ensuring a delicious and memorable dessert experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested 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

LEMON CREAM PIE



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This easy recipe for lemon cream pie is made with sweetened condensed milk for a ridiculously easy but delicious pie recipe. Step-by-step photos teach you how to bake this simple creamy lemon pie.

Provided by Elizabeth Waterson

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h48m

Number Of Ingredients 9

(1) 9-inch Homemade Graham Cracker Crust, or store-bought
(2) 14oz Cans of Sweetened Condensed Milk, 2 tablespoons reserved
4 Large Egg Yolks
6oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
2oz Heavy Cream
8oz Heavy Whipping Cream
2 Tablespoons Reserved Sweetened Condensed Milk
Fresh Lemon Zest

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350F/180C and par-bake your graham cracker crust for 8 minutes, then set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream until fully combined.
  • Pour into pie shell and shake/spread into an even layer. Bake for 20-26 minutes, the pie filling should be set but the center should just slightly jiggle. When baked let the pie cool on a wire rack for an hour or so then cover in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or in a large bowl with an electric handheld mixer whisk the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk until medium-stiff peaks are formed. Store covered in the fridge until ready to use. Spread on top of the lemon pie and add fresh lemon zest on top. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

LEMON BUTTER CREAM PIE



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If you like lemon, you will LOVE this pie! Simply devine!!! Cooking time does not include baking the pie crust.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Pie

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 (8 inch) pie shells, baked
2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Blend in lemon juice and rind.
  • Cook in double boiler over hot water, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool slightly.
  • Pour into cool pie shell.
  • Add salt to egg whites, and beat until frothy.
  • Beat in sugar, a tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat mixture will hold soft peaks.
  • Spread over filling, sealing carefully to crust.
  • Bake at 325, for 12-15 minutes, or until nicely brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 130.6, Sodium 255.1, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 31.7, Protein 4.5

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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The secret to perfecting every dessert you make this season? This homemade lemon buttercream frosting. Layer cakes, cookies, cupcakes-you name it, chances are it's going to taste better with a little bit of this citrusy frosting on top. The best part is that it's super easy to make, and you only need four ingredients to get started. Just mix together butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice and grated lemon peel for an ultra-creamy, tart and tangy, best-you-ever-had lemon buttercream frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cups butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Beat butter, lemon peel and lemon juice in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat 2 to minutes longer or until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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

BUTTERMILK LEMON PIE



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Our family tradition is to have a variety of cream pies for Easter dinner dessert. This old-fashioned recipe is always a hit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
4 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim, seal and flute edges; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and salt. , In a large bowl, beat the buttermilk, eggs, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Add to sugar mixture; mix well. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with nutmeg., Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325°; bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LEMON CREAM PIE



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Plan ahead the lemon curd needs to chill for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 2 days. A vanilla crumb, graham or chocolate crumb crust can be used for this pie. This pie is best prepared a day ahead to allow the lemon/cream filling to set properly or chill for a minumum of 6 hours. This pie is wonderful!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT7m

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 prepared graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
6 large eggs
3/4-1 cup sugar (if you like sweet then use 1 cup)
2 -3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 cup whipping cream, unwhipped

Steps:

  • In a medium heavy saucepan combine the eggs, sugar and zest; whisk the mixture until smooth.
  • Add in lemon juice and butter and cook the mixture over medium heat whisking constantly until thickened, about 7-9 minutes (do not let the mixture come to a boil).
  • Pour the lemon curd through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bowl; cover the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours until it is cold and thick (can be made up to 2 days in advance).
  • In a medium size bowl using an electric mixer whip the cream until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipping cream into the lemon curd, then transfer into the prepared pie shell.
  • Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the filling is completely set (a minimum of at least 6 hours or overnight).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3884.7, Fat 269.5, SaturatedFat 134.8, Cholesterol 1839.1, Sodium 2531, Carbohydrate 331.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 248.7, Protein 54.4

CREAMY LEMON PIE I



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This lemony cream pie is quick and easy. It is a favorite of my family.

Provided by Becca Jones

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Squeeze juice from lemons into a medium mixing bowl. Stir in condensed milk and whipped topping. Pour into pie crust. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 243.4 mg, Sugar 48 g

LEMON CREAM PIE



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Serve up a slice of sunshine with this fluffy cream pie

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe Our Favorite Pie Crust, unbaked
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-ounce envelope)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line crust with aluminum foil; leave an overhang and fold over edge. Fill crust with dried beans, pie weights, or uncooked rice. Place crust on a baking sheet; bake until set and lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Remove foil (and beans). Bake without foil, 5 to 10 minutes more; if crust bubbles up, press down gently. Cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, sour cream, and salt; gradually whisk in lemon juice. Pour mixture into crust. Place on a baking sheet; bake until barely set (center of pie will still wiggle slightly), 25 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make topping: Place 2 tablespoons cold water in a small saucepan, and sprinkle with gelatin; let soften about 5 minutes. Heat mixture over very low heat, stirring, until gelatin dissolves. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and sugar until very soft peaks form. While beating, slowly add gelatin mixture, and continue beating until soft peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, spread over cooled pie. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 1 hour or, loosely covered, up to 1 day.

UPSIDE DOWN LEMON CREAM PIE



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Try this tasty dessert hack using a Fiber One™ 90 calorie lemon bar and a Greek yogurt-lemon pudding topping.

Categories     Dessert

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Fiber One™ 90 calorie lemon bar
1/3 cup sugar-free, fat-free instant lemon pudding, prepared
1/3 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Top off a lemon bar with Greek yogurt and lemon pudding mixture and stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Add a dollop of whipped cream, a lemon wedge and coconut flakes and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

- For a smoother filling, use a fine-mesh strainer to remove any lumps from the cooked mixture before adding the butter and lemon juice. - To prevent the pie crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it for 10-12 minutes before filling it. - Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used, but it will not have the same bright, citrusy taste. - Be sure to chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly. - To make a gluten-free pie, use a gluten-free pie crust mix or make your own using almond flour or coconut flour. - For a vegan pie, use vegan butter and milk in the filling and crust. You can also use silken tofu as a substitute for the eggs. - To make a sugar-free pie, use a sugar-free sweetener in the filling and crust. You can also use a combination of honey and maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Lemon butter cream pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy, tangy filling and buttery crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give lemon butter cream pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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