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A slice of heavenly lemon cream pie served on a plate with garnishes.
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Lemon Cream Pie Recipe

Heavenly lemon cream pie is silky smooth and extra creamy, complete with a graham cracker crust. It's the perfect summer treat!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 681kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted

For the Filling

  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3/4 tsp lemon extract OR 1/4 tsp lemon oil
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 drops yellow food coloring gel like AmeriColor (optional)
  • pinch salt
  • 12 oz mascarpone cheese

For the Topping

  • homemade whipped cream
  • fresh strawberries OR raspberries, OR blueberries
  • mint
  • lemon slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Toss until crumbs are moist.
  • Press crumbs into a 9-inch oven-safe pie dish. Press up the sides to the edge or rim of the pie dish. Place in the oven and bake for 7 minutes, then remove and let cool.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon oil or extract. Whisk to combine, set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, food coloring (if desired), and salt. Mix on low and gradually work up to high. Whip until stiff.
  • Add condensed milk mixture and mix for 30 seconds on medium speed. Add the mascarpone and mix until combined, about 30-45 seconds on medium speed.
  • Pour filling into the cooled crust and spread into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To garnish, top with whipped cream, fresh fruit and lemon slices, if desired. Keep chilled.

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Nutrition

Serving: 8serving | Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 1682IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg