4 Layer Lemon Pie

4.00 (3)
⏱ 55 mins 🍽 20 serving(s) 🏷 Pie

This impressive dessert features four distinct layers for a wonderful mix of textures and flavours. It begins with a baked crust made from butter, flour, and chopped pecans. A sweet cream cheese mixture forms the second tier, followed by a zesty lemon curd filling made with condensed milk and egg yolks. The final layer is a fluffy whipped topping, creating a beautiful and delicious pie perfect for gatherings.

4 Layer Lemon Pie

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping
  • 2 cans condensed milk
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice

Method

  1. For the base, mix the melted butter with the flour and chopped pecans.
  2. Press this mixture firmly into a 13 by 9 inch casserole dish to form the crust.
  3. Place the dish in an oven preheated to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Once baked, remove the crust and allow it to cool completely.
  5. To make the next layer, beat the softened cream cheese with the confectioners' sugar.
  6. Fold in half of the container of whipped topping until well combined.
  7. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  8. For the third layer, whisk together the condensed milk, egg yolks, and lemon juice.
  9. Pour this lemon mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  10. Finish by spreading the remaining whipped topping over the lemon filling.
  11. If desired, decorate the top with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium184300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryPie
AuthorRita P