Sour Lemon Pie

Spring has finally sprung!  Well, its officially spring even though it doesn't feel like it here in Wilmington.  I think Phil the groundhog lied,ha!!  Today has been chilly and dreary which means being lazy.  I did however go to Wal-Mart...my hell on earth.  I ABSOLUTELY HATE Wal-Mart. I swear, my blood pressure rises as soon as I enter the parking lot.  I go once every 2 months...I rather pay a little extra at an actual grocery store vs going into that cluster of a place.  I had to pick up a few things that is less expensive there than going to Harris Teeter. 

Before going, I went through my recipes on Pinterest to find a lemon dessert.  I absolutely love lemon and since this weather has been up and down, I decided I wanted something light and refreshing to eat as a sweet treat.  I will probably have to take this pie to work so I don't eat the whole thing.  Plus, I have my gestastional diabetes check on Thursday. I surely don't want to spike up my levels!

This pie is really simple.  If I can make it, anyone can.  I'm not the best person to be in the kitchen.  I figured I need to improve my skills so when Vivy becomes older we can make fun things together.  I always enjoyed making desserts with my mom...especially eating the raw cookie dough or batter :)  I hope to have the same memories with her.  Anyway, on to the dessert.

First, get all your ingrediants together.

Combine your flour, sugar and salt in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.

Slowly add your milk and stir until sauce thickens and becomes bubbly. 

Remove from the heat.  Add 1 cup of the milk mixture to your egg yolk and combine before adding it back to your mixture.

Add your butter, lemon juice and zest.

Fold your sour cream into your mixture.

Combine everything together then pour into your 9 inch pie crust.  I got the already made Graham Cracker Crust.  I'm not about to make my own pie crust :)

Let cool and then dive in!  Add whip topping if desired. 

Sour Lemon Pie: recipe adapted from here

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk

1/2 cup sour cream

3 egg yolks

1/4 cup butter

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (I would use 2-3 lemons to add a little more lemon flavor.  I only got 1 lemon and wish I bought a couple more)

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked if you are making your own.  You can go the easy route and buy a graham cracker crust.

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir on medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat, and cook and stir 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Beat yolks slightly. Gradually stir 1 cup of mix into yolks. Return yolk mixture to saucepan, and bring to gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter, peel, and juice. Fold in sour cream.
3. Pour filling into baked pie shell, and cool. Top with whipped cream if desired.