Sour Cream Lemon Pie

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This sour cream lemon pie is a favorite at our family gatherings. Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream if you like. 1/4 cup cornstarch may be substituted for flour.

Submitted by Michelle Davis
Updated on February 20, 2023
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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
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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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Pour filling into baked pie shell. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

340 Calories
17g Fat
43g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 104mg 8%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 157mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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