Lemon Cream Pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F

Step 2

In medium-sized bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.

Step 3

Stir in melted butter with fork, stirring until well-combined.

Step 4

Press crumb mixture into bottom and up the sides of a 9.5" pie pan.

Step 5

Bake empty pie shell 10 minutes then remove from oven and allow to cool. Do not turn off oven.

Step 6

In large bowl whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 7

Stir in lemon juice and whisk until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).

Step 8

Pour into pie crust and bake on 350 F for 18-20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before transferring to refrigerator.

Step 10

Chill overnight or at least 8 hours.

Step 11

Prepare whipped topping shortly before you are ready to serve.

Step 12

Using an electric mixer, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla on high speed until fluffy, stiff texture is reached (stiff peaks).

Step 13

Layer over pie and garnish with lemon zest, if using.

Step 14

Slice and serve.