This refreshing pie is so simple to whip up. Lemon juice, condensed milk and egg yolks are stirred together, poured into a prepared crust and chilled. Garnish the top with mint, lemon slices and whipped cream.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 (9 inch) pie shell
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Prick pie shell with a fork and bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool.
In a medium mixing bowl blend egg yolks and condensed milk. Stir in lemon juice. Heat this mixture in a double boiler, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens. Pour into piecrust and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.