Meyer Lemon Pie Creamy: 5 Reasons to Love This Dessert
A creamy and tangy Meyer Lemon Pie featuring a buttery crust and silky citrus filling made from sweet Meyer lemons. Perfect for any occasion, this pie balances sweetness and acidity beautifully for a refreshing dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
- Optional: whipped cream or meringue topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gradually add Meyer lemon juice and zest, whisking gently until fully combined.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Remove from oven and cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with whipped cream or meringue before serving if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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