Mother's Day Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
3. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
6. Pour mixture into the cooled crust.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
8. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
9. Spread whipped cream over the cooled pie.
10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This pie is an American classic.
• It is believed to have originated in the late 1800s.
• It was originally called “Lemon Cream Pie”.
• This pie is traditionally served at Mother's Day celebrations.