Super Easy Lemon Pie Recipe
I have been making this recipe for 40 years, and when you see the ingredients I know you’re going to think that it doesn’t work. But it does and this is all it takes!
The Recipe
I squeezed mine the old fashioned way, with this little do-dad!
Lemon juice poured in to the bowl over the sweetened condensed milk.
Stir well, it is already starting to thicken 🙂
Pour in to the pie crust and refrigerate to chill.
Add lemons and cool whip to garnish!
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Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says
I made this tonight and it was AWESOME! Everyone licked their plates clean! Thank you for sharing this great and easy recipe!!
Debbie says
Thanks Karen, I love this recipe for several reasons! One it reminds me of my childhood and two, it tastes so good!
love ya,
Debbie
Kay Fung says
Just finished making this pie. I take a small can of evaporated milk that has been chilled for at least 24 hours and whip this until it peaks. Next add sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Blend it all on low speed mixer. Pour into graham cracker crust and chill. I put a few graham cracker crumbs on top of the pie. Pie using whipped evaporated milk is vert light and great summertime dessert.
Nichole S. says
I actually have my pie chilling in the fridge as I’m typing this! I cheated and used the bottled lemon juice. We had some leftover lemon juice that we froze a while back (we had a HUGE haul of freshly grown lemons from our fruit trees last year) but it ended up with a freezer burn taste. Yuck. But I do have to admit, even though I used the bottled stuff, the filling still tastes extremely good! Thanks so much for the easy recipe!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
That pie looks and sounds delicious!! But oh my, I just LOVE that magazine cover!!! How clever!!!
(and so cute what all you wrote on the front! 😉 )
Nancy
Lauren says
I was a little worried when I mixed it together and tasted it…all I could taste was the sweetened condensed milk. But I let it chill overnight and the next day when I tried it, it was delicious. I love practically anything lemon and this has become my new favorite pie! 🙂
Stargazer says
The recipe doesn’t specify what size can for the sweetened condensed milk. The small can, or the large one?
Debbie says
I used the 14 oz. cans. Thanks!
Hani@Haniela's says
I’ve never heard of this before, but you know what I have a condensed milk in the pantry and I can try it out, I love anything lemon, thanks for sharing, it sounds really delicious.
Celia Bain says
This recipe has been in my family for over 60 years. My Mother made it many times and I’ve carried the tradition for at least 50 years. Our pie differs slightly in that when it sets up, we sprinkle on a can of fruit cocktail, drained. Also, a little whipped cream on the top never hurts. Actually, it cuts the sweetness just enough to allow you to eat as much as you want.
Stephanie says
In the fridge at this very moment!! I sneaked a taste of the filling before I poured it into the pie crust. MMMMMM MMMMMM. I had to make my own pie crust because I am living overseas in the middle of the desert (teaching) and well, this tiny little town doesn’t bake pies on the regular, so crunching the UAE’s equivalent of graham crackers and making the crust made it a bit longer of a step, but the entire recipe was still insanely simple and fast. Thanks for posting. Can’t wait to cut into it!
Debby Pucci says
I love lemon….have to try this one. Saw it on Pinterest!
Pdickson says
My mother made this when I was young, and I have been making this for about 40 years too. The only exception is that we only used one can of condensed and the lemon was added to your taste. It does thicken and taste so good and rich!
Deneen says
Love this! So easy and I love lemons!!!
Janice says
Make a variation of the same pie; however, I use one can of the lowfat sweetened condensed milk & fold in an 8 oz container of the sugar free cool whip and a packet of lemonade koolaid (you can use any flavor you want…try orange!) and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy
Holly says
Can you use bottled lemon jice instead of fresh?
Jennifer Quinn says
How can you have been making this pie for 40 years when you don’t look 40? Were you making it in the womb? Can’t wait to try this! I found it on Pinterest (of course! 🙂 Thanks, Debbie!
Shannon says
Ah! I copied the cover from the month before and I’m so glad you did this one! I’m going to make your recipe because I love lemon. Super copy!
Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says
I think my 4 year old can make this!…in fact, I even think that my 2 year old could do it! that would be such an easy. stress free dessert…and God knows I need less stress 🙂
Atta Girl Amy says
Anything with sweetened condensed milk is a favorite of mine. I could eat it straight out of the can.
Love, love, love your copycat. It is spot on. Your use of the typography inspired me to do the same on my copycat challenge entry.
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
I am all about easy recipes these days! Your pie copy cat looks just like BH&G’s cover….*awesome* 😀
I know what you mean about projects….I am in the middle of redecorating two rooms upstairs, plus we are moving our daughter into her college apartment on Saturday and Sunday! :/
Linking from Debbiedoo’s,
xo,
Ricki Jill
Jessica M. says
I LOVE lemon anything – I am going to make this. Thanks for the recipe!
Lorrie says
The pie looks great! and I love your copy of the Magizine, how creative!
Dawn says
I Love how you made it look just like the cover of a magazine. Just darling. My favorite pie is lemon, I can’t wait to give this recipe a try:) Dropping by from Debbies CCC.
Debbie says
You’ve just got to be kidding! It’s that simple? I am definitely pinning this and making it for my husband, who loves lemon pie in a big way.
Patty says
Looks so simple and delicious. Love the magazine cover!
brandy@GreyLaneHome says
One day I want to be this fresh and stylish. The pie looks delish and I love the copycat makeover.
sonny says
I’m making this TONIGHT…. love the magazine cover you did.~!
Fairfield House says
Debbie,
Please give yourself a brake! Seriously, you had a wedding {Congrats to Stephanie & Griffin!}, a thrifting ‘mission’, painting furniture to stock your SECOND shop… I get tired just looking at that list! Don’t burn yourself out.
Your Friend,
Deborah
Susan @ Afford Your Passions says
I love lemon anything, so I will be giving your lemon pie recipe a twirl when I get back to Texas!
Thanks for sharing, Debbie!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
Hahaha on the bath update … but your copycat is seriously awesome!!! Your picture and mag cover is just perfect and that pie sounds like something I could make. Maybe. 😉
Heidi @ Decor & More says
Yummy and simple? My kinda recipe! Looking forward to seeing your bathroom update AND all your thrifting scores!
xo Heidi
Gee Singh Newbanks says
I luv your faux magazine covers. I will have to learn how to do that!!
Now you have me longing for lemon pie. Drooling here, and all I have in the house that is sweet is Breyer’s Blast Snickers Ice Cream and marshmallows 😮
PS The same lemon juice ( or lemon and orange ) plus the condensed mild makes a Fab filling between layers of heavenly pound cake. Chill for at least 4 hours. Top with freshly whipped cream … sigh. I have to stop thinking food!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
You are soooo good at doing those magazine covers! That lemon pie looks so darn good, but anything looks good to me right now. I put myself on a diet!!!
Hilani-Handmade by Hilani says
This is so great; Love the magazine cover! 🙂 Great job.. I love anything lemon!
Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside says
Your pie looks delicious! and the magazine cover is amazing! Great job!
Shannon Fox says
Was that today… yeah. I’m fired. I don’t do deadlines… I guess I should have opted out of this one… I suck. LOL
You on the other hand, made a PIE 🙂 It looks loverly 😉 I can almost taste the tart lemon. YUM!!!!! And that magazine photo is brilliant… I would like to COPY that!
Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home says
Wow Debbie that looks soooo good! And you’ve got some mad skills ~ love your mag cover!!
Kim@todayismysome-day says
yum! the pie looks awesome! The magazine cover is seriously making me jealous! You gots skillz!
nelliebellie says
That is the coolest! Love the recipe. And that cover…fun stuff!!
karin says
oh and did I mention how much “i hate” that you are so DANG good at vingettes. I can’t believe the picture of your pie isn’t really a magazine cover.
🙂
Karin
karin says
oh…my….YUM!!!!!! Lemon desserts are my ALL TIME favorite desserts!! I used to make lemon pies when I was preggo because it was the only thing I could eat all day with out UP CHUCKING with morning sickness. I have never seen a recipe this easy before!! I will def. have to try it.
You and I both need to SLLLLOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW down…:) I can’t believe how everything moves so fast in the summer.
Great copy cat.
Hugs,
Karin
http://www.artisbeauty.net
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
No judging! Just give me a piece of that pie!
You’ll get that bathroom done – and I’m excited to read all about your thrifting outing!
Kelly
Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says
I could take a slice of that pie in exchange for a painted bathroom any day!
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
Pam @ simple details says
You always have the BEST copycats! Looks delish, too!
Deb @Lake Girl Paints says
I don’t think I should make that pie because I know I would eat the whole thing!
And now I know I’m in good company when I’m finding my summer so FULL !
One day at a time. A Blessed Life, Doing the Best we Can!
Have a great week,
Deb@LakeGirlPaints
Ann says
Debbie, that pie is amazingly simple and so pretty! Thank you for sharing the recipe. And I love your “Magazine cover”. That is great!
Ann
Bliss says
I’ll forgive you for not getting your painting done if I can have a piece of pie.
~Bliss~
Laura@finding home says
Wow Debby! I love your cover!
Doreen says
Debbie,
That looks so refreshing for these hot summer days! Lemon is my favorite, so I’ve gotta try this soon!
Doreen
Jordan@the2seasons says
Really the Lemon Pie is that easy??? I will be trying this asap. It’s summer painting the bathroom is a good winter project! Don’t worry about it I bet it isn’t going anywhere. Can’t wait to see all this thrifting.
Gina says
I don’t know whether to be more amazed by the yummy pie or the copycat! Excellent job. I have got to try that pie!
cassie says
i think the yummy looking pie helps make up for it. 🙂
debbie says
Oh Debbie this is awesome! Looks so refreshing. Who would think? I love it. Pinning now. Are you using this for the copy cat party on Wednesday?:)