Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Creamy Lemon Pie - 4 points per serving - maybe for Easter?


PointsPlus Value: 4
Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Rich and creamy, you'll never guess that this pie is light.  Make two!
Serve one and freeze the other for up to two weeks.

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

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350

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.  Place crumbs in a small bowl.

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

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

Bake pie for 15 minutes.  Cool completely and for best flavor, serve chillded.  Yields 1 peice per serving.

Notes
This pie can be baked and frozen for up to two weeks.  Defrost and serve chilled.

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