🛒 What You’ll Need
🥧 For the Pie
1 graham cracker crust, 9-inch
🥛 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
🍋 ½ cup fresh lemon juice
🍋 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
🥚 4 large egg yolks
🍦 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
☁️ For the Topping
🥛 1 cup heavy whipping cream
🍚 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
🍦 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳How to Make It
1️⃣ Make the filling.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Whisk until creamy and well combined.
2️⃣ Fill the crust.
Pour the lemon mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
3️⃣ Bake.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15–18 minutes, just until the filling is set around the edges and has a slight jiggle in the center.
4️⃣ Cool completely.
Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
5️⃣ Make the whipped cream. ☁️
Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
6️⃣ Finish the pie.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Add a little extra lemon zest on top for a pretty finishing touch. 🍋✨
7️⃣ Slice and serve!
Cut into chilled slices and enjoy every creamy, citrusy bite.
✨ Want to Make It Your Own?
🍋 Add extra lemon zest for an even brighter flavor.
🥥 Sprinkle toasted coconut over the whipped cream.
🍓 Add fresh berries alongside each slice.
🍪 Swap the graham cracker crust for a shortbread-style crust.
💡 A Little Tip
Fresh lemon juice makes all the difference. Bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch, but freshly squeezed lemons give this pie that wonderfully bright flavor.
And don't rush the chilling time—the filling becomes beautifully creamy and sliceable as it cools. ❄️🍋
❤️ A Little Slice of Sunshine
Some desserts just taste like summer.
This is one of them.
Cool, creamy, tangy, and sweet, Florida Lemon Pie is the kind of dessert that belongs on a sunny afternoon table with family, friends, and plenty of coffee afterward. ☕🍋❤️
💬 Your Turn!
Would you serve this with:
🍋 Extra lemon zest
☁️ Lots of whipped cream
🍓 Fresh berries
🥥 Toasted coconut
Tell me your favorite topping! 👇❤️
Thank you for spending a little time with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI
