Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine Lemon Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold Together: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture, maintaining the light texture.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 6 hours, ensuring it firms up nicely.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, add a garnish of lemon zest or thin lemon slices for a beautiful and flavorful decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours