Description
Easy lemon sour cream pie recipe—creamy, tangy, and silky smooth with a buttery crust. A no-fuss dessert bursting with fresh citrus flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 graham cracker crust (pre-made or homemade)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
- Optional: fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare graham cracker crust and let it cool completely.
2. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
3. Gradually add water and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
4. Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl.
5. Temper egg yolks with a small amount of hot mixture.
6. Return mixture to saucepan and cook until smooth and thick.
7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, zest, butter, and vanilla.
8. Let mixture cool slightly, then fold in sour cream.
9. Pour filling into crust and smooth the top.
10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
11. Top with whipped cream and berries before serving.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly for best texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice for bright flavor.
- Do not skip tempering eggs to avoid curdling.
- Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Best served cold for a refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg