Classic Lemon Pie

Name: Classic Lemon Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup milk; 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 cup sour cream; 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust; 3 large egg whites; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

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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!

Recipe by ilovefour13

Published on October 24, 2014

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 9-inch pie

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Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 cup milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup lemon juice
3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup sour cream
1 (9 inch) baked pie crust

Meringue (Optional):

3 large egg whites
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

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 (per serving)

378	Calories
19g	Fat
48g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 154mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 145mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.