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

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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.

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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.