Strawberry Lemonade Pie

Strawberry lemonade pie is the ultimate dessert that can be served any time of year. It’s amazingly creamy and rich with a bright lemon flavor, and the addition of sweet, juicy fresh strawberry slices makes it even better. Like a refreshing glass of lemonade with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It will hold it's shape so you get beautiful slices every time.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Equipment

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Pie dish
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Whisk
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Fine grater or lemon zester

Ingredients

For the Crust: Use my recipe for a homemade graham cracker crust

For the Filling:

▢ 4 egg yolks
▢ 28 oz sweetened condensed milk (2 x 14 oz cans )
▢ 1 teaspoon lemon zest
▢ ¾ cup lemon juice (fresh, about 3-4 lemons)
▢ 1 cup strawberries (thinly sliced)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350º.

To Make the Crust:

Place graham crackers in a food processor and process until you have crumbs. You can also place them in a sealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush the crackers, or buy a box of graham cracker crumbs already crushed.
Add melted butter and salt. Process until combined and place in a pie dish sprayed with cooking spray. Press down with a flat surface like the bottom of a glass. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

To Make the Filling:

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, then add the sweetened condensed milk and lemon zest, whisking until completely combined. Add lemon juice, whisking while adding. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
Pour the filling in the pie crust and bake for 15 minutes. It shouldn't be jiggly.
Remove and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
When ready to serve topped with sliced strawberries.

Barbara's Notes + Tips

When crushing the graham crackers, make sure to grind them evenly for the best texture. If you choose not to bake the pie crust, you will need to chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before filling.
The pie needs to set for at least six hours in the refrigerator, but you can chill it for longer – it’s great for making ahead of time.
You can use more strawberries on top of the pie for decoration and more flavor.

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