Description
Savory Sour Cream Lemon Pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. Its creamy filling, enriched with sour cream, delivers a luscious texture that pairs beautifully with a crisp graham cracker crust. This pie is ideal for any occasion, from summer picnics to holiday gatherings, and it’s sure to impress your guests with its unique taste. Each bite offers a refreshing burst of lemon that leaves you craving more. Indulge in this unforgettable dessert experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until moistened. Press into the bottom and sides of a pie pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow cooling at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg