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No Bake Lemon Pie

Lemon Pie brings a bright dessert moment to ANY day, especially when it's this easy to make. Enjoy this sunny pie any time of the year.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pie Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 326kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust homemade or store bought; regular or gluten-free9-inch
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest about 2 large lemons
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 3 large lemons
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Optional Garnish ideas

  • lemon slices
  • lemon zest
  • fresh mint

Instructions

  • In a medium non-reactive saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, half and half, lemon zest, and lemon juice over medium-high heat, stirring often, until mixture starts to bubble.
  • Once simmering, turn heat down to medium and cook for an additional 1 minute, whisking constantly. NOTE: set a timer for 1 minute and DO NOT OVER COOK. Mixture should be thickened and creamy. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • ‘Temper’ egg yolks by adding a spoonful of hot lemon mixture in to the egg yolks. Whisk constantly to mix together.
    Repeat with one additional spoonful, whisking constantly; add the tempered eggs into lemon mixture.
  • Return pan to stovetop on medium heat and cook for an additional 90 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Take pan off heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Once the butter is melted, pour lemon mixture into prepared graham cracker crust.
  • Cool pie in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours
  • Once cooled, garnish with whipped cream, lemon slices, lemon zest, and/or fresh mint.

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Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg