Ingredients: For the crust: – 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumb – 1/3 cup melted butter – 1/4 cup sugar
For the filling: – 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk – 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice – 1 teaspoon lemon zest – 3 large egg yolk
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar for the crust. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow it to cool.
For the filling, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolks until well combined. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
In a separate clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Mix in the vanilla extract.
1. Bake the pie for 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. 2. Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.