Dessert for 8
Lemon Pie
This lemon pie has a buttery crumb crust, creamy citrus filling, and whipped cream topping baked in twenty minutes.
Typical price
$5.12for 4 servings
$1.28 per serving$5.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.32Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 28 oz | $3.92Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.24 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 cans (14 oz) eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 dash salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and press the crumbs, melted butter, and sugar into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then let it cool while preparing the filling.
- Whisk the condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 12 minutes, until the center reaches 160 F.
- Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until firm peaks form, then spread it over the cooled pie.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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