Description
Lemon Pie for Juneteenth is a refreshing and vibrant dessert that captures the essence of celebration and unity. With its silky lemon filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this pie promises a delightful citrus burst in every bite. It’s the perfect addition to summer gatherings, easy to prepare, and sure to impress your family and friends with its bright flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Whipped topping for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if using a homemade crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes if using a homemade crust; otherwise, chill the pre-made crust in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Allow pie to cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve chilled with whipped topping on each slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 78g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg