How to Make Sour Cream Lemon Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of tangy citrus and rich, creamy sour cream that makes for a delightful dessert. That's exactly what you'll get with this Sour Cream Lemon Pie recipe. This classic pie is a refreshing and indulgent treat that's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer BBQ, holiday gathering, or just a weekend indulgence.

The pie starts with a flaky, buttery pie crust that serves as the perfect vessel for the luscious lemon filling. The filling itself is a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir on medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat, cook, and stir for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Beat yolks slightly. Gradually stir 1 cup of custard mix into yolks. Return yolk mixture to the saucepan with the rest of custard and bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest. Fold in sour cream.
  • Pour filling into baked pie shell. Chill until set.
  • Nutrition

    340 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 324mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 157mg