Sour cream lemon pie is an all-around winner! Freshly squeezed lemons and rich sour cream give the pie the perfect amount of tartness and creaminess. The lemon taste with a creamy base makes this pie shine! This dessert pie has become a must-have at many family gatherings including Thanksgiving, Father’s Day Dinner, Easter and so many more. And, it’s so easy to make, you could even surprise your family with a mid-week treat! This recipe is a tried and true favorite.
Ingredients for Easy Sour Cream Lemon Pie
You are going to love this flavor combination of sour cream and lemon! This pie comes together quickly and is filled with intense lemon flavor. You’ll love this lemon sour cream pie on your first bite!
Pie crust – When it comes to crust, there are several options. You can do either a traditional pie crust or a graham cracker crust. You can also take the easy route (which we do often) and just get a store-bought crust.Sugar – Adds in extra sweetness! Corn starch – This helps baking and adding in a thickener to the filling. Milk – Whisked into the filling for a creamy texture. Lemons – Freshly squeeze the lemons or pour ½ cup of lemon juice in the lemon custard. Egg yolks – Lightly beat the yolks in a separate bowl before adding to the filling. Butter – I used unsalted for this sour cream lemon pie recipe. Lemon zest – Grate the outside of a lemon for the zest. Sour cream – Create the best lemon pie filling with the tart flavor of sour cream!Heavy whipping cream – Smooth and creamy base.
Suggestions for Sublime Sour Cream Lemon Pie
These tips are the best way to enjoy this sweet and creamy lemon pie. It is simple to make, and with these tips, you will have the best sour cream and lemon pie this holiday season!
Using fresh lemons makes all the difference! Make sure the lemon is ripe, but not too ripe. The skin should have some give to it when pressed. Don’t choose a lemon that is rock hard or too soft. Lemons with a thinner skin will give more juice. The lemon should feel heavy for its size and have a nice fragrance. Look for lemons with bright yellow skin, not wrinkled or turning white.Save some of the lemon zest for garnish. It tastes good and looks pretty, too!
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