Creamy Lemon Pie

My husband loves lemon pie. His Mom used to make a lemon pie that he and his family loved, but no recipe has been located for it. I had tried many recipes but none met with total approval. Then along came this recipe that is easy, healthy and is GOOD! Thanks to Weight Watchers, this pie is a hit!


Ingredients
6 whole reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers
2 Tbsp. salted butter
11 oz. fat-free sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. lemon zest

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grind graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Or, place crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

Melt butter on stove top or in microwave and pour over graham cracker crumbs, mixing with a fork until completely moistened. Press crumbs evenly onto bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan; place crust in refrigerator while preparing lemon filling.

In medium bowl, combine condensed milk and eggs, mix until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest, stir until incorporated and our into prepared crust.

Bake pie for 15 minutes. Cool completely and for best flavor, serve chilled.

Serves 10.
Weight Watchers PointsPlus Value: 4 per 1 piece serving

Note:
I also have made this using Key Lime juice and lime zest. Delicious!

If, like my husband, you like meringue on your pie, just use your favorite recipe and follow direction for baking the meringue on your pie.

Pie may be baked and frozen for up to 2 weeks. Defrost and serve chilled.

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Sweeties for Your Sweetie

Planning a special Valentine's evening doesn't require an expensive bouquet of roses or that expensive dinner reservation. To me, I think it's way more romantic to have a nice candlelight dinner at home with the one you love, your favorite drink (alcoholic or not), soft music playing and a great after dinner dessert.

I'll be sharing several recipes I've found over the next couple of days to make for your Sweetie and to share with others!

Pink Lemonade Pie          Recipe from Hoosier Homemade

Prep Time: 15 minutes    Cook Time: 8 minutes

Yield: 1 full size pie or 8-10 mini pies (with leftovers) 

Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling
1 {8 oz.} package cream cheese, soft
1 {14 oz} can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup pink lemonade concentrate, thawed & undiluted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2-4 drops Pink Coloring, if desired
2-4 tablespoons sugar, depending on your taste
Whipping Cream Topping
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Garnish
Wilton Micro Mini Hearts

Instructions   

Crust
Combine crushed graham crackers, sugar and melted butter
Press mixture into heart shaped silicone baking cups, or pie plate
Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes or until golden brown
Let cool completely

Filling
Pour milk into large bowl, add softened cream cheese and beat until well combined
Add pink lemonade concentrate, lemon juice and Pink coloring, mix well
Spoon into cooled crust
Freeze until firm

Whipping Cream Topping
Pour heavy whipping cream in a large chilled bowl with chilled beaters
Whip on medium speed until cream starts to thicken
Add vanilla and beat on high speed
When soft peaks form, gradually add powdered sugar
Beat on high until stiff peaks form
Add a dollop of whipping cream to pie

Garnish as desired

Now doesn't this just look and sound yummy! Enjoy and until tomorrow!

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