Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined
Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, using a flat bottom of a glass to compact the crust
Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool completely
In a separate bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth
Pour filling into cooled crust and refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm
Sprinkle optional powdered sugar on top just before serving
Notes
Use fine crumbs for best crust texture
Fresh lemon juice is ideal for vibrant flavor
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days
Can skip butter in crust for a gluten-free option with 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lemon & Key Lime Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg