Strawberry Lemonade Pie
An easy strawberry leomande pie that is perfect for summer!
Servings: 6 slices
Cost: $20
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers you can buy them already crushed
- 8 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp sugar
Lemonade Pie Filling
- 5 large egg yolks save the egg whites in a seperate bowl for the Meringue
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 large strawberries, sliced
Meringue Topping
- 5 large egg whites
- 5 tbsp sugar
Instructions
Strawberry Lemonade Pie Filling
- Separate 5 egg yolks and egg whites into two bowls. You’ll use only the yolks here (save the whites if you’re making the meringue topping).
- Add 5 egg yolks to a medium bowl. Pour in ½ cup fresh lemon juice (fresh-squeezed only — it makes a big flavor difference). Whisk to combine.
- Pour in the 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk and add ¼ tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
Graham Cracker Crust
- Set oven to 325°F.
- In a bowl, stir together 2 cups crushed graham crackers, 8 tbsp melted salted butter, and 3 tbsp sugar until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into a deep-dish pie pan, bottom and up the sides. Bake 10–15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely before filling.
Baking the Pie
- Turn the oven to 350°F. Pour the lemonade filling into the cooled crust and bake 12 minutes — just until the custard looks set (not jiggly).
- Remove from oven and let cool briefly, then refrigerate until firm — at least 4 hours or overnight for clean slices.
- Let the pie cool completely in the refrigerator until it’s firm. Very important for serving!
- Once chilled, arrange 20 sliced fresh strawberries on top of the pie just before serving for the best texture and appearance.
- Optional meringue topping: Beat 5 egg whites with 5 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread over the pie and toast with a culinary torch or under the broiler briefly for a bakery finish.
Notes
- For an extra easy shortcut, use a store-bought graham cracker crust — it works perfectly with this filling.
- Finish the pie with whipped cream or a toasted meringue, depending on how dressed-up you want it to feel.
- Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is essential for the best flavor and proper set.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2mg
