Fast Luscious Lemon Pie
This rich-tasting pie has been served at the Country Table for nearly 20 years. We sell out every time it's on the menu. Customers comment that it's not too tart and not too sweet—just perfect!—Barbara Hoffner, New Holland, Pennsylvania6-8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until
- smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
- Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
- Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the
- pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat; stir in butter and lemon peel. Gently stir in
- lemon juice. Cool to room temperature. Fold in sour cream and
- whipped cream. Pour into pastry shell. Chill for at least 1 hour
- before cutting. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 490 calories, 31 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 235 mg cholesterol, 198 mg sodium,