Sour Cream Lemon Pie

Christmas at its core is about family and family traditions. This recipe came from the Reds' paternal grandmother, and is one of their favorite desserts. As a blended family it's fun to find our own traditions. This lemon pie is definitely going to be one moving forward. It's easy to make, pretty to look at, unique, and unbelievably tasty.




1 cup sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice
Mix sugar & cornstarch together in a saucepan.

Add egg yolks, milk, butter, lemon juice, and peel.


Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly to avoid scorching.

Cool in refrigerator for about a half hour.
When cooled stir in sour cream and pour into baked pie shell.

Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with whipped cream.






1/4 c. Cornstarch. 1 T. Grated lemon peel

3 egg yolks. 1 cup sour cream1 cup milk. 1 9inch baked pie shell1/4 cup butter. 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

If I use a 10' pie plate I  one and a half times the recipe....  Using 5 egg yolks.