One bite and people marvel over this pie. Some even say it reminds them of cheesecake. The recipe was shared by a friend; now, I'm glad to do the same. My husband's a veterinarian-and a good sport about trying mew dishes!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in the milk. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Blend a small amount into egg yolks; mix well. Return all to pan; mix well. cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add butter, lemon juice and zest; mix well. Set aside. , For meringue, beat egg whites until foamy. Add vanilla and cream of tartar. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form; set aside. Fold sour cream into the lemon mixture; pour into pastry shell. , Cover with meringue, sealing to edges of pastry. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Garnish with lemon zest strips if desired. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Adrian Santana
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Delgerjargal Hongorul
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best lemon pie he's ever had.
Bodhi Priyo
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Cornell Douglas
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pie crust, so I made this pie in a graham cracker crust instead. It was just as delicious!
Shanta Moore
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up extra egg yolks. I always have a few left over from making meringue or mayonnaise.
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[email protected]I'm not a fan of lemon desserts, but this pie was a nice surprise! It's not too tart and the sour cream filling is very smooth and creamy.
Vincent Nwaneri
[email protected]This pie is a bit more work than I expected, but it's definitely worth it! The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Sheri Cullen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sour cream, but this pie was surprisingly good! I'll definitely be making it again.
Ashelle Bryant
[email protected]I had a hard time finding Meyer lemons, so I used regular lemons instead. The pie still turned out great!
umar abubakar
[email protected]This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think it would be perfect with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Dream Boy Sabbir
[email protected]This pie is so delicious and easy to make! It's definitely a new favorite in my household.
Romasdaubaris1114
[email protected]I made this pie for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Mr Schematic
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover sour cream.
Alfred Frank
[email protected]I love that this pie can be made ahead of time, so I can enjoy it whenever I want.
Kgope Evans
[email protected]My guests raved about this pie! I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Valentina Villalvazo
[email protected]This pie is perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to holiday gatherings.
Jaretzi Garcia Garcia
[email protected]I added a dollop of whipped cream on top of each slice for an extra special touch.
Kobie ras
[email protected]I used a store-bought crust to save time, but you could easily make your own.
Snazo Kwayinto
[email protected]The filling has a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, and the crust is flaky and buttery.
Queen Elizabeth
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of the tart lemon and the creamy sour cream.