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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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If you are a lemon-lover then you will really enjoy this pie. If using whipped cream in place of Cool Whip then spread on top of the pie just before serving. Prep time is for making the lemon mixture only, this can also be made using a graham cracker crust - see my Kittencal's No-Fail Buttery Flaky Pie Pastry/Crust Ingredients:
1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts |
1 cup sugar (can use more) |
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon rind |
1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (do not use bottled) |
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten |
1 cup half-and-half cream |
1/4 cup butter |
1 cup sour cream |
2 cups cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed or 2 cups whipped cream |
Directions:
1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, lemon rind, lemon juice, egg yolks and half and half cream; cook, whisking over medium heat until thick.
2. Remove from heat and stir in butter; cool the mixture to room temperature.
3. Stir in sour cream, and pour the filling into baked pie shell.
4. Top with Cool Whip or whipped cream.
5. Store in refrigerator.
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