Description
A bright and tangy lemon pie with a smooth, sweet buttercream frosting. This dessert offers a delightful balance of citrus and creamy sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pie crust on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the pre-made pie crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still has a slight wobble in the center.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the pie cools, prepare the buttercream. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the pie is completely cool, spread the buttercream evenly over the top.
- Chill the pie for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the buttercream to set.
Notes
- For a firmer filling, bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for the buttercream.
- Adjust lemon juice for desired tanginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Frosting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 50g
- Sodium: Approximately 100mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 55g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg
Keywords: lemon pie, buttercream frosting, citrus dessert, sweet pie, creamy frosting, easy pie