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Magnolia Lemon Pie

Magnolia Lemon Pie: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Dessert

Magnolia Lemon Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert that combines tangy lemon filling with a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 38 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or pre-made graham cracker crust
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar or regular granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
For the Lemon Filling
  • 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk key ingredient for creamy consistency
  • 3 large Egg Yolks do not substitute with whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for optimal flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for a dairy-free version
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar preferred over granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, light brown sugar, and melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until resembling wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Bake for 8 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.
Filling Preparation
  1. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and salt in a clean mixing bowl until smooth (2-3 minutes).
  2. Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust and bake for 10 minutes until just set.
  3. Let it cool completely at room temperature and then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
Topping and Serving
  1. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread or pipe the whipped cream topping over the pie. Garnish with lemon zest or slices.
  3. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and ensure the pie cools completely before refrigerating. Chill mixing bowl for whipped cream preparation.

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