Perfectly sweet and tangy, luxuriously smooth and silky, every bite of this creamy Meyer lemon pie is a burst of bright and vibrant citrus flavour. Rich and so refreshing, it’s awesome with tea or as an end to a lovely meal.
Did you know that Canada has two “celebrity” groundhogs? Ontario has Wiarton Willie while Nova Scotia has Shubenacadie Sam (how awesome are those names?). Last week on Groundhog Day they both predicted an early spring. I’m still wary though – Sam predicted the same last year and winter dragged on for months (months!). That and they’re groundhogs lol!
So I am arming myself with the best cure for winter blues that I know – lemons, of course! Lemons (and other citrus fruits) are at their best in the winter and are really one of the few things I like about the season. They’re sunshine on a plate!
Meyer lemons, especially. A cross between regular lemons and mandarin oranges, they are juicy, less acidic and sweeter. And Meyer lemons shine in this creamy Meyer lemon pie. So easy to do and so delicious, it’s sure to chase the winter blues away, no matter how long the groundhogs say winter is staying.
Meyer lemon season
Unlike normal lemons, which are available all year, Meyer lemons only appear in shelves between November and March. Sometimes the window is even smaller than that! So as soon as I see them, I grab a bag (ok, two) and go on a Meyer lemon frenzy.
All these recipes were made with Meyer lemons (can you tell I’m a super fan?):
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- Meyer Lemon Curd
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- Limoncello Cupcakes with Limoncello Cream Cheese Frosting
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- Lemon Pavlova with Toasted Almonds & Coconut
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- Lemon Curd Layer Cake with Lemon Buttercream
Creamy Meyer lemon pie
A lovely addition to my Meyer lemon arsenal, this creamy Meyer lemon pie is a dream. It’s so easy to make – the hardest thing is waiting for it to set!
Coconut cookie crust
Since it worked so well in my Best Lemon Cheesecake recipe (have you tried it? So good!), I did a similar crust for this pie – graham crackers
Sweet and tangy
Which is the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. And did I mention it was so creamy? It melts in your mouth. Just wonderful!
How about it? Let’s get through these last few weeks (or months) of winter together with this creamy Meyer lemon pie.
Perfectly sweet and tangy, luxuriously smooth and silky, every bite of this creamy Meyer lemon pie is a burst of bright and vibrant citrus flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cans 300ml (10 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice (see notes)
- Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
- Lemon whipped cream (see notes)
- Toasted shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 6 tablespoons melted butter and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly moist. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir 2 cans sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup lemon juice and lemon zest until thoroughly combined.
- To ensure the smoothest filling, sift your filling into your pie dish through a fine mesh sieve to get rid of lumps.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until you see small bubbles forming on the sides. Allow to cool slightly before chilling in the fridge so it can set completely, preferably overnight.
- Serve with lemon whipped cream and toasted shredded coconut.
Notes
You can substitute regular lemons. Your pie will just be slightly tarter.
To make lemon whipped cream, just add lemon zest to this recipe for homemade whipped cream.
Happy baking!
Did you make this creamy Meyer lemon pie? How did it go? Tell me about it in the comments section below. I’d love to hear all about it.
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Omg this lemon pie is what my dreams are made of! I too looooooooove lemon!
This recipe is so easy to make and is absolutely delicious! I just made it to take to my in-laws for Easter and there was a little extra filling leftover so I put it in a ramekin so I could try it. OMG amazing!! I used a cheater graham cracker crust and up’d the lemon juice to about 1c. YUM!!! Thanks for the recipe!!
That’s so awesome Tina! This is one of my favourite things too 🙂
Hey, Jolina! Just wanted to say we made this recipe again this weekend. Hehehe, it’s so good! In fact, we made it Sunday and it was gone by Monday evening. I hope you have a great day, Jolina!
Aw that made my day! 🙂 You guys are the best. Food that disappears is a great sign isn’t it?? Have a wonderful day too!
I love how much you love Meyer lemons! I’ve only used once so far but they are much better flavor than regular. I haven’t seem them in my grocery stores much, I wonder why? There’s so many recipes to choose from if I do find some!
Hi Mindy! I know they’re only available certain months of the year and it differs depending where you are. Meyer lemons are no longer available where I am (boo!) but I think in certain states (California maybe?) they’re available until May. If you do find some, give it a try. They are delightful 🙂
How many Meyer lemons will I need for this recipe, please? It looks delicious!
Thanks Jennifer. It really depends on the lemons you get. And it’s really not the size too eh? Big doesn’t always mean juicy because it might sometimes be just pulp. I’d say 4 and you should be OK. Having extra is a happy problem 🙂 Hope you like it! Would love to hear how it goes.
Wow this looks absolutely amazing! I have been obsessed with all things lemon lately. I can’t wait to wow all my friends and family with this amazing recipe! It makes me crave warm summer days! Lovely presentation.
I have been on a lemon craze lately too! And yes, this pie gives me hope that winter will end too. Someday! Hope you like it Destiny.
Lemon, especially Meyer lemon, is one of my favorite flavors for a dessert! This looks absolutely wonderful!!
This pie is beautiful! Sound wonderful.
Impressive blog and will be happy to try it some Filipino dishes.
Lemon is one of my favorite flavors! It makes me think of summer and in the middle of February, I’m desperate for those days! I think the coconut crust is a brilliant flavor combination too!
Me too and yes, it makes me think winter will end…someday! LOL! The coconut crust works beautifully here, if I say so myself 🙂 Hope you get to try the pie soon Jessica!
I love anything with lemons and this looks like the perfect dessert to me. Thanks for the recipe!
My goodness I am in love with that lemon pie right away, it looks absolutely delicious & mouth watering. The pictures are so inviting that I would love to give it a try right away!
Thanks a lot Lisa! Hope you like it!
Made it yesterday night, it came out quite tasty. Definitely in the “make again” category. Thank you so much jolina for sharing this.
So happy to hear that Supriya 🙂 And you are most welcome!
This looks so good! I love pie and have yet optomkake a key lime one so I look forward to trying it out.
Oooh this looks delicious! I’ve pinned it so I can make it when we need something sweet 🙂 Cheers, Mary Jane
This pie sounds fantastic! I love anything lemon, and this sounds like a great dessert to share!
Thanks Leah! Sharing optional haha 🙂
This looks delicious, lemon pie is my favorite.
I have a lemon tree in my backyard and it grows so many lemons!! I have got to try this out soon!
I’m so jealous! You have so many lovely lemon goodies ahead of you. Have fun!
This looks delicious!
Lemon-flavored desserts are some of my absolute favorites so I’m 100% going to have to try this out.
Thanks Stephanie! Hope you like it 🙂
I just picked up a bag of meyer lemons at the store and wasn’t sure what to make with them. Thanks for the inspiration – this looks amazing, especially the coconut crust!
Woohoo! Whatever you end up doing, I’m sure you’ll come up with lovely Meyer lemon goodies 🙂
I haven’t done much with Meyer Lemons this season! I really need to get my act together before they’re gone next month! This looks absolutely amazing, it sure would cheer up my winter blues!
It definitely cheers mine up 🙂 And I usually freeze the juice and zest of Meyer lemons so I have my supply when they’re gone.
This looks so delicious, and pretty too. I love a good pie!
Super great for a cheat day!!!! Pure perfection!
I would love to try this pie! Lemon is one of the best flavors. It’s so citrusy and fresh. I don’t think we have Meyer lemons where I live,, though. At least I don’t recall seeing any. They sound lovely, so I’ll be on the lookout.
Truth be told, I always pick lemon desserts over chocolate desserts. They’re just wonderful aren’t they? Hope you find Meyer lemons! If not, regular lemons are great too 🙂
So, I finally found Meyer lemons and made this pie over the weekend. I substituted a gluten-free pie crust for the graham cracker crust, and the entire pie was gone in less than 2 days! It was amazing and so creamy and smooth. Great recipe! Will definitely be making it again.
Awesome! Glad you found Meyer lemons, they are one of my favourite things 🙂 I’m happy you like the pie Kimberly! It would be perfect for summer too (though no more Meyer lemons then, regular lemons would do just fine I think!)
I am not a big fan of pie. But this recipe sounds very good. At least I can make this to my daughter who love lemon pie:)
Thank you! Hope your daughter likes it 🙂
The lemon looks awesome and just the way I like, delicate and sophisticated. My son loves lemon flavored everything. He will be very happy to see this recipe.
Happy to hear that! Hope your son likes the pie 🙂
This pie is too gorgeous to eat and I will find it hard to eat such a beauty! However, I am sure my sugar cravings will get the better of me for sure! Love it!!!
Hahaha ahhh but we must 🙂 Thanks! Hope you like it.
This looks delicious! I make a cheesecake with Meyer lemons when I can find them, sometimes they’re hard to find around me.
Now a Meyer lemon cheesecake sounds divine 🙂
this looks like a piece of art! Im a huge lemon person so this is so my kinda food!
Thanks Neely! Then you are definitely my kind of person 🙂 Yay to lemons!
Wow! all of these desserts look delicious. I’m not a big fan of lemon flavor but id make this for a get together.
I am not a pie person. However, this dessert looks amazing and easy to do at home.
Thanks Anita! And yes, this pie is a breeze to make. Hope it changes your mind about pies 🙂
That is the most beautiful pie!! I am extremely envious of your piping skills! And your recipe sounds so delicious. I first came across Meyer lemons when we lived in the US for a few years. Since, returning to Switzerland, they are nowhere to be found here, although I was lucky to find a Meyer lemon tree last year and I have been doing my best to keep it alive. There are three small fruits which are starting to ripen, and I’m already thinking of how to put them to good use, especially since it will be another year before I will have anymore (fingers crossed). Thanks for the delicious recipe!
Now you are just making me jealous of your little tree! It sounds lovely. Thanks Thanh, I hope you get to make this pie and I hope you like it…the recipe works with regular lemons too if you have something else in mind for your Meyer lemons 🙂
This sounds awesome and is beautiful to boot! I love Meyer lemons.
Wow! I am not big on desserts. But, I would have a hard time passing this up!
OMG this looks DIVINE! Your photos are amazing, I wish I could just bite right into them!
We will not be getting an early spring so I must make this wonderful and delicious pie because lemon makes me happy! Looks so beautiful and decadent!!
Yes, let’s have lemons to counter the gloomy winter weather! 🙂 Thanks Kathy!
You had me at “Coconut Cookie Crust!” I am crazy for coconut. Absolutely obsessed. In fact, I could probably eat the crust alone!
TBH, I eat the crust on its own too haha! Thanks Divya 🙂
Oh my your decorating on this is so pretty! I love the idea of the coconut crust, so delicious. Mine would NEVER turn out like this I am certain but I’d like to try it. I love a lemon dessert!
Thanks a lot Amy! I’m sure you’ll do great 🙂 Hope you like the pie!
This looks delicious! I love lemon desserts, so I’m adding this to my to-make list!
Growing up Lemon Icebox Pie was my favorite and it was so quick to make! This reminds me of that, just fancier! Will be trying this in the near future!!
Would you believe I’ve never had lemon icebox pie? Haha. I should definitely make some. Thanks Dene!
I hope you’ve saved me slice! I don’t know what I’m drooling over more- the coconut graham cracker crust or the Meyer lemon filling! It all looks so amazing!!
I spotted this on pinterest and instantly loved it. This sounds AMAZING! Coconut and lemon, right up my alley.
Thanks Erica! I love the combination of lemon and coconut too. Hope you get to make this pie one day soon and I hope you like it! 🙂
This look beautiful and delicious! a deadly combination.I love the whipped cream flowers an original touch.
Thank you Shannon! I suppose it is haha. Hope you get to try it one day soon 🙂
Another delicious treat! I can clearly see your love for Meyer lemon…I’m going to start trying Meyer lemons.
This looks delicious!!! Definitely going to try!
That pie looks amazing! I actually never tried lemon pie before but the recepie looks so easy I am tempted to try it now 🙂
Your photos are absolutely stunning! I want pie now 🙂
My husband loves lemon meringue pie. He’s always happy to try new lemon based recipes so I’ll be trying this out soon!
Awesome! Hope you guys like it 🙂
Love lemon and I love coconut. Would you believe that I’m in Florida and I find Meyer lemons hard to find? I know it sounds crazy but I think they send all of them to Canada and there’s a person up there that grabs all of the bags. You wouldn’t happen to know her, would you? 🙂 Seriously, though, I am telling the truth about finding the lemons down here. This recipe sounds fantastic. I’m pinning!
HAHAHAHA this almost made me fall off my chair laughing Marisa. And no, I have NO IDEA what you are talking about lol. Hope you do get your hands on some Meyer lemons. If not, regular lemons work too 🙂 Thanks for the pin!
Omg! This lemon pie looks so delicious! I’m a sucker for pie, so I cannot wait to try this recipe out! 🙂
This pie looks stunning! I’ve never tried meyer lemons but I think I need to. I always love recipes that incorporate a little tangy flavor!
Me too! It’s so refreshing to the palate after a meal. Hope you like this pie Stephanie!
Oh my, this pie is so pretty! Perfect for the coming spring. I’m pinning for later!
Thanks Vanessa! It does give me hope that spring is bound to come sooner or later 🙂 Appreciate the pin!
Oh my goodness! Such a beautiful pie!!! Sounds delicious =)
I agree with you! Coconut and lemon are such a great pairing and lemons have an uplifting effect! This is definitely a dreamy pie, beautiful and oh so delicious!
Thanks Nicoletta! I do love that combo 🙂 Happy Monday!
Jolina, that pie sounds super decadent! I’m such a fan of using condensed milk in baked goods. I know it’s super sweet, but the sour cream and lemon in this recipe will no doubt cut out the sweetness quite a bit. For toppings, I think I’d want both the frosting and the coconut. 🙂
Hey Byron! Condensed milk is like the national dairy in the Philippines where I’m originally from lol. It’s like a magical ingredient! 🙂
Is there anything better then meyer lemons? Only when they’re in a delicious pie like this! I’m in luscious lemon Heaven. I love lemon desserts and this is a beauty. This pie would brighten up even the gloomiest of Winter days!
Hi Megan! I love lemon desserts too. I might get hate mail for saying this but I like it better than chocolate lol!! Meyer lemons are just lovely. Hope winter is not too gloomy where you are.
Lol- our Punxsutawney Phil said 6 more weeks of winter! Crazy groundhog! (Although.. doesn’t that mean spring will come in March? Shocking. Hahaha)
This sounds AMAZING.. I just found myer lemons at the store and need something to use them in!
HAHAHA all these famous groundhogs need to meet THEN make the announcement eh?? And how awesome are their names? Too funny. I go a little nuts when I see Meyer lemons TBH. I know I still have some at home but I can’t resist buying more lol. I need a Meyer lemon intervention.
Yum! Lemon Pie’s are my all time favorite dessert. My grandmother could make the best pie. Your recipe sounds amazing and it is on my to make list.
Anything grandmas make are the best in my book 🙂 Hope you like this version Tina Marie!
I got a bag of Meyer lemon last week too and made a babka. Love the flavor and citrus is my favorite dessert flavor! Love the creamy filling, the photo itself makes my mouth cold and lemony!
You’re becoming a really good baker Suchi! I’d love some of that lemony babka 🙂 And yes, Meyer lemons are pretty awesome aren’t they? BTW how’s everything? Are you guys finally done with the move? Hope everything’s going great!
Thanks Jolina! No not yet, we are waiting for Jay”s job but most tentative is April 1. I will be going little earlier for apartment and stuff.
OMG! This looks amaze balls, Jolina! Me and lemon? LOVE IT!! I don’t know about that early spring as I look outside and the snowstorm we are having today, but I do know that I would devour this pie in 10 seconds flat. Pinned! P.S. I had no idea about two groundhogs….that’s too funny 😀
Hi Dawn! I know me too, we’re under an extreme weather alert again today haha. Oh well. We have lemons! Aren’t they just wonderful?? 🙂 We’re so biased lol. Thanks for the pin!