Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) pie shell
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 c. whole milk
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • whipped cream

Method

  • Bake and cool pastry shell; set aside.
  • In saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, butter, lemon peel, lemon juice, egg yolks and milk.
  • Stir and cook until thick, about 5 to 10 minutes; cool. Fold in sour cream.
  • Pour into baked pie shell.
  • Refrigerate at least 12 hours.
  • Serve with sweetened whipped cream.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and or chopped pecans.