Lemon Lush Pie Recipe
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Lemon Lush Pie

By: Mary Ann Benzon 
"This pie is a real winner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (56)

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter or margarine and lemon peel. Cool slightly. Fold in sour cream. Spread filling in crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 339 | Total Fat: 19.2g | Cholesterol: 107mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by GINAH1   view full review
So good I served it to my mother-in-law!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by GRAYJETMAN   view full review
This is a great pie and very easy to make. I omitted 1/4 cup milk and added 1/4 cup extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Excellent pie! I reduced sugar to 3/4 cup and added an extra tablespoon of lemon juice. A...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by Muffinmom   view full review
Very good pie! I didn't change a thing and was very pleased with the results, as were my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2005 by MISSLIZA   view full review
This is so very tasty! I followed some of the other suggestions and reduced the milk to 3/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by SMMMSWIMMER   view full review
This is quite a good pie. It is better the next day when the lemon flavor is more intense.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by 250607   view full review
This recipe was excellent. Very easy to make. I decreased milk and increased lemon juice by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MARCIE ELAINE   view full review
My mother loves lemon pie and is VERY critical. She gave you a 5+ star rating. THANK YOU
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by summera   view full review
Very good recipe, however I suggest that we increase the sugar by 3/4 cup.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by GR8TEFUL1   view full review
This pie is a little plain. Any jam or berry sauce spooned on top will add visual interest...

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