This luscious pie features a zesty lemon filling combined with a smooth sour cream topping, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
- Reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Stir a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour into prepared pie crust.
- Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
- Combine sour cream and vanilla extract; spread over pie. Refrigerate until set.
Interesting Facts
Lemons are a great source of vitamin C, making this pie a tasty way to boost your immune system.
Sour cream adds a rich and tangy flavor to the filling, contrasting beautifully with the lemony sweetness.