I love lemon. I love just about anything lemon, especially desserts. Besides chocolate, lemon desserts are my favorite. I have loved lemons since I was kid. Lemon pie is my favorite lemon dessert.
Years ago, my best friend’s mom made a really good lemon pie. It was so good, one of the best I had ever had. But it was different, not a lemon meringue pie, it was a sour cream lemon pie. I loved the pie. I got the recipe from her and saved it. I never made it until after I was married, but I remembered that lemon pie. I have now made this pie many times. I have taken it to church dinners, picnics, and family gatherings.
I made it a couple of weeks ago for the lunch I made for my husband’s office. Everyone at the office loved the pie. This is a great summertime dessert and a nice change from your average lemon pie.
Sour Cream Lemon Pie
Sour cream and lemon combined into a delicious pie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3 ½ tablespoons corn starch
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Instructions
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, juice, egg yolks and milk in heavy saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir in butter and cool mixture to room temperature.
- Stir in sour cream and pour filling into pie shell.
- Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 180Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 70mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 0gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
Looks good Lynn. I love lemon pie! Thanks for participating in Tempt My Tummy Tuesday and sharing your recipe.
I love lemons too, made the most amazing lemon sheet cake for an event on Saturday, it was delicious.
And this pie sounds amazing too.
This looks like it has a really creamy yummy texture. My husband LOVES lemons, so I can't wait to try it out.
Lemon pie is so fresh for the summer time!
Hi Lynn, Glad to find your blog via Tasty Tuesday. This (and all of your recipes) look delicious…. anxious to try them.
I love lemon as well, I have to try this. I bet it was creamy and delicious!
LOVED this pie! Love lemon and had to give this a try. It will be a keeper and make it into my cook book.
Thanks so much for sharing.. this will be a favorite!
This pie is great! I alos think it would work good in a graham cracker crust.
This pie is great! I alos think it would work good in a graham cracker crust.
Lynn,
Do you think low-fat or fat-free sour cream would work? I also sub in plain yogurt for sour cream but wasn’t sure if that would be too runny and affect the consistency. I am a fellow lemon lover!
I think low fat would work fine, I am not sure about fat free it might be fine. I have not used the fat free much. I think you are right that yogurt would be too runny. I hope that helps.
This pie was so simple and so good. This recipe is a keeper, thank you 🙂
I am glad you enjoyed it. It is one of my favorites!