JOANNA GAINES LEMON PIE

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 18 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs (the pie will cool for about 30 mins on the counter and at least 1 hr in the refrigerator) | Yield: 6-8 Servings

This is a beautiful and decadent lemon pie with Graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream topping garnished with sliced wedges of lemon and mint leaves. It is so refreshing, delicious, and perfect for gatherings. To make this lemon pie all you need are a few simple ingredients. The hard part is the waiting as you have to let this pie set before serving. But it is all worth it!

INGREDIENTS :

• 6 tbsp Butter, Melted
• 3 Egg Yolks
• 1 1/2 c. Crushed Graham Crackers
• 1/3 c. Sugarhttps://cookitonce.com/robots.txt?upapi=trueAD
• 2/3 c. Lemon Juice
• 3 c. Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1 c. Whipping Cream
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• Lemon Wedges, Garnish
• Dash Salt
• Mint Leaves, Garnish
• Lemon Zest, Garnish
• Non-Stick Spray

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Using a nonstick spray, lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan. Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Place the crushed Graham crackers and 1/3 c sugar in a bowl. Mix well before stirring in the melted butter. Onto the bottom of the prepared pie pan, spread the mixture, pushing it up the sides. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 8 minutes.

Step 3: In the meantime, place the milk, lemon juice, egg yolks, and salt in a bowl. Beat for about 4 minutes on medium speed. Into the baked crust, pour the batter. Return to the oven and resume baking for another 10 minutes.

Step 4: When done, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes on the counter before putting it in the fridge to set for at least an hour.

Step 5: Beat the whipping cream with 2 tbsp sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl until light and fluffy. Spread this over the lemon pie. Slice and serve garnished with lemon wedges, lemon zest, and/or mint leaves. Enjoy!