Lemon Almond Pie
A bright, creamy dessert that balances tangy citrus with nutty crunch, featuring a buttery graham cracker and almond crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 29 minutes
- Total Time: 110 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 11 full-sheet graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup salted almonds, ground
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 28 ounces full-fat sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 large egg yolks
- Lemon zest for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Almonds for garnish
- Whipped cream or meringue topping for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Pulse the graham crackers and almonds into fine crumbs in a food processor.
- Combine the cracker and almond crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing to form a crust.
- Pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes and let it cool slightly.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 19 to 21 minutes.
- Cool the pie on a rack and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with lemon zest, lemon slices, almonds, and whipped cream or meringue as desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor. Store chilled, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lemon pie, almond pie, citrus dessert, creamy dessert, summer dessert
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