SUGARTIME LEMON PIE

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I knew just what to serve for dessert at the theme party I gave for my sister's birthday. When she was growing up during the 1950s, she preferred this creamy sweet-tart treat that our mom made over any kind of cake. -Judy Nix, Toccoa, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., For filling, in a bowl, whisk milk and lemon juice until smooth. Add lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Pour into crust. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.