Sour cream lemon pie is a traditional dessert that combines the freshness of lemon with the creamy texture of sour cream, creating a perfect balance between sour and sweet flavors. This pie is very popular in Mexico, where it is especially enjoyed during family celebrations and festivities. In other Latin American countries, such as Argentina and Chile, similar desserts are known as lemon cream tarts, although each region adds its own particular touch to the recipe. Its origin dates back to the influence of European pastry, adapted with local ingredients like lemon and sour cream, which give it a characteristic and unique flavor.
Sour cream lemon pie
How to Make Sour Cream Lemon Pie
Ingredients: Cornstarch, Sugar, Butter, Sour Cream, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Egg Yolks, Milk, Whipping Cream.
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolks, and milk.
Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
Add butter and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Fold in sour cream and pour the filling into the pie crust.
Top with whipped cream.
Refrigerate.
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Ingredients (9)
- Cornstarch
- Sugar
- Butter
- Sour Cream
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
- Egg Yolks
- Milk
- Whipping Cream
Instructions (7 steps)
- 1 In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolks, and milk
- 2 Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly
- 3 Add butter and let the mixture cool to room temperature
- 4 Fold in sour cream and pour the filling into the pie crust
- 5 Top with whipped cream
- 6 Refrigerate
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Nutritional Information
Calories:
361 kcal
Protein:
6%
Carbohydrates:
10%
Fat:
38%
Sugar:
105%
Sodium:
4%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.