Creamy Sour Cream Lemon Pie
Prep: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in a slice of heaven with this creamy sour cream lemon pie This almost no-bake masterpiece is the perfect treat for warmer weather, and its rich, velvety texture will leave you craving for more. The combination of tangy lemon and creamy sour cream is a match made in heaven, and the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make!

First things first, pre-bake your pie crust to get it nice and golden brown. While that’s baking, let’s get started on the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Yes, you read that right – 1 cup of sour cream Don’t be shy, folks, this is the star of the show.

Now it’s time to add the lemon juice and zest. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest. Don’t worry if it looks a bit curdled at this point – it’ll come together beautifully once it’s chilled.
Next, pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth out the top. Now, here’s the best part – you get to chill this baby in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Yes, you read that right – 2 hours or overnight But trust me, it’s worth the wait.

When you’re ready to serve, give the pie a good stir and scoop it into individual servings. You can garnish with some fresh lemon zest or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, but let’s be real – it’s perfect just the way it is.
So there you have it, folks – a creamy sour cream lemon pie that’s sure to become a family favorite. It’s easy to make, delicious to eat, and perfect for warmer weather. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

And don’t forget to save this recipe for later – it’s a keeper, trust me!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- 1. Pre-bake pie crust according to package instructions.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 3. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest.
- 4. Pour filling into pre-baked pie crust and smooth out the top.
- 5. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 6. Give the pie a good stir before serving.
- 7. Scoop into individual servings.
- 8. Optional: garnish with fresh lemon zest or powdered sugar.
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