Craving a delectable treat that bursts with citrusy goodness? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating a quick and easy lemon pie. With minimal effort and readily available ingredients, you'll transform your kitchen into a haven of sweet and tangy aromas. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the culinary arts, this article will guide you through the process of crafting a perfect lemon pie that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. Get ready to indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors as we delve into the world of quick and easy lemon pie recipes.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
EASY LEMON PIE
I've had this one-bowl lemon pie recipe for years. It's my twist on chocolate French silk pie, and it's uber easy to do with refrigerated pie pastry. -Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a bowl, mix sugar and flour until blended. Whisk in eggs, corn syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice and melted butter until blended. Pour into crust., Bake on a lower oven rack until filling is golden brown and thickened, 40-45 minutes; cover edge loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil; cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until cold., For whipped cream, in a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Serve pie with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SIMPLE LEMON PIE
"Lemon Meringue Pie is one of my favorites, and this yummy, sweet-tart version is so good that no one will suspect that it's light. Plus, a slice is the perfect choice for the diabetic in your family.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine pudding mix and gelatin. Add water and lemon juice; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Spread with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY LEMON PIE
A short and easy recipe for lemon icebox pie.
Provided by Nancy D.
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Lemon Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Prick pie shell with a fork and bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool.
- In a medium mixing bowl blend egg yolks and condensed milk. Stir in lemon juice. Heat this mixture in a double boiler, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens. Pour into piecrust and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g
EASY LEMON PIE
A quick easy pie that's fancy enough for company. This is also good if you make it with lime juice instead of lemon. We like it plain but for company I often top each slice with a spoonfull of cool whip. Time does not include chill time.
Provided by Sandyg61
Categories Pie
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a non-reactive mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk, lime juice, and whole eggs.
- Whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined. Transfer the filling to the pie shell.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 333.4, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 67.5, Protein 10.9
CLASSIC LEMON PIE
This is the best lemon pie ever! It is always a hit. It is a family recipe that even those who do not like lemon pie, love. A must try!
Provided by ilovefour13
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Lemon Pie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine sugar, milk, butter, lemon juice, egg yolks, cornstarch, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let cool, about 30 minutes.
- Fold in sour cream; pour into the baked pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Beat egg whites, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue on top of filling, right up to the edge of the crust.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Broil in the preheated oven until meringue is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 107.2 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 154.4 mg, Sugar 35.8 g
LEMON DUMP CAKE
This easy cake is the perfect balance of tart, creamy, and sweet, and the texture is soft with just the right amount of crispness.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Dump Cake From a Mix
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the lemon pie filling onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer with a spatula.
- Sprinkle half of the cake mix in an even layer over the lemon pie filling. Add the pieces of the cream cheese evenly over the cake mix, then top with the remaining cake mix in an even layer. Add the butter pieces, spaced out evenly over the top of final cake mix layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is browned and the cake mix powder has all absorbed and baked, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Serve topped with Cool Whip®.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 117.6 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 412 mg
SUPER EASY LEMON PIE
I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it is my husband's favorite summertime pie. Using reduced fat or fat free items makes this a tasty but low calorie dessert. Cooking time is time to freeze.
Provided by DeniseBC
Categories Pie
Time 8h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine yogurt, dry gelatin and Cool Whip mixing well. Spoon into the pie crust. Freeze for several hours or overnight.
Tips:
- For a creamier filling, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- If you don't have a lemon zester, you can use a fine grater to remove the zest from the lemon.
- To prevent the pie crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it for 10-12 minutes before filling it.
- If you want a sweeter pie, add more sugar to the filling.
- For a tarter pie, use more lemon juice in the filling.
- Serve the pie chilled for best results.
Conclusion:
This easy lemon pie recipe is perfect for any occasion. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, tart filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give this lemon pie recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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