Sour Cream Lemon Pie is a creamy, zesty, dessert perfect for holidays, summertime, anytime! It is fresh and tangy and super easy to make.

Sour Cream Lemon Pie

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. This recipe comes from our sister, Elise, who adapted this recipe from Tastes Better From Scratch. It has since become a must-have at many family gatherings including Thanksgiving, Father’s Day Dinner, Easter and so many more. 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.

Suggestions for Sublime Sour Cream Lemon Pie

• 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!
• When it comes to crust, there are several options. You can do either a traditional pie crust (click here for our favorite pie crust recipe) or a graham cracker crust (click here). You can also take the easy route (which we do often) and just get a store-bought crust.

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• Creamy Lemon Pie – This Creamy Lemon Pie is packed full of tart, lemon flavor and creamy goodness. This recipe is super easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser!
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• Key Lime Pie – Straight from Savannah, Georgia, this pie is smooth and creamy with the perfect blend of tart and sweet.

How to Make Sour Cream Lemon Pie

Sour Cream Lemon Pie

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Sour Cream Lemon Pie is a creamy, zesty, dessert perfect for holidays, summertime, anytime! It is fresh and tangy and super easy to make.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Refrigeration time: 3 hours

Total: 30 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pie prepared or store bought
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 cup milk
• 3 lemons freshly squeezed (1/2 cup of juice)
• 3 egg yolks lightly beaten in separate, small bowl
• 1/4 cup butter softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

• In a large saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk and lemon juice until well combined. 
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture becomes thick and bubbly.
• Reduce heat and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add a spoonful of the hot lemon mixture to the eggs and stir well. 
• Repeat several times until the egg mixture becomes thick and creamy like the lemon mixture (you don't want the eggs to get cooked when added to the hot mixture). Pour egg mixture into the saucepan, stirring well to combine. 
• Bring mixture back to a simmer and cook a couple more minutes. Stir well and remove from heat.
• Add butter and lemon zest and stir until butter is melted. Allow mixture to cool and gently stir in sour cream.
• Add sour cream/lemon mixture to the pie shell and cool in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
• In a mixing bowl combine whipping cream and 4 tablespoons sugar. 
• Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (or desired consistency). 
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top individual pie slices with whipped cream before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 19% | Vitamin C: 27.7% | Calcium: 11% | Iron: 5.7%

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Sour Cream Lemon Pie

Recipe by: Erica Walker

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