Easy Meyer lemon pie with condensed milk – 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.
(Love Meyer lemons? Me too! Check out these delicious Meyer lemon recipes that’s sure to chase those winter blues away – luxurious limoncello cupcakes topped with limoncello cream cheese frosting and this refreshing lemon layer cake with homemade Meyer lemon curd sandwiched in between – perfect for Easter!)
With words like “polar vortex”, “bitter cold” and “extreme cold weather alerts” in fashion once more, 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! Like this easy Meyer lemon pie.
What are Meyer lemons?
Meyer lemons
are a cross between regular lemons and mandarin oranges. They are juicy, less acidic and sweeter.
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.
How to make easy Meyer lemon pie with condensed milk
And Meyer lemons shine in this recipe for Meyer lemon pie. It’s so easy to make too!
Just stir sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, Meyer lemon juice and Meyer lemon zest until combined. If you want the smoothest, creamiest pie filling, you have the option to sift your mixture through a fine mesh sieve into your pie dish.
Bake for 20 minutes, chill in the fridge until it’s set and you’re done! Egg-free and done in a flash (this is similar to my recipe for perfect – and also eggless – key lime pie). It’s really the easiest lemon pie ever.
These kinds of pie recipes usually have a graham cracker crust because they’re so great together. However, 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 and coconut.
That flavour profile just works so well with the lemony filling. Think of it as your favourite graham cracker crust, but better!
You simply add sweetened shredded coconut and omit the sugar. The combination of the Meyer lemon pie filling and the coconut cookie crust is just crazy delicious.
It’s become my favourite crust to make and I’ve used it several times on TUB, like in these mouth-watering lime bars.
Ingredients you need for this Meyer lemon pie recipe
The ingredients you need to make this scrumptious lemon dessert are pretty straightforward. For the coconut cookie graham cracker crust, you would need:
For the Meyer lemon pie filling, you would need:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Sour cream
- Meyer lemon juice and zest (and yes, you can use regular lemons if you can’t find Meyer lemons)
All these ingredients together is the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. And did I mention it was so creamy? It melts in your mouth. Just wonderful!
I love topping the pie with lemon whipped cream (to-die for) and more toasted shredded coconut.
Tools you need to make this easy Meyer lemon pie
True to its name, making this pie is easy peasy (watch the video if you don’t believe me!). No special tools required. Just bowls, a spoon to stir with and a 9-inch pie dish
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Of course, to prep, the following would be extremely helpful as well:
So how about it? Let’s get through these last few weeks (or months) of winter together with this creamy Meyer lemon pie with condensed milk. It really is a burst of sunshine on a gloomy winter day!
More lemon dessert recipes
If you love lemon as much as I do, you’d love these lemon desserts. Perfectly sweet and tangy, just how we lemon lovers like it!
Every lemon fan should have a recipe for everybody’s favourite lemon dessert – lemon bars set on a delicious shortbread crust.
This sweet and salty, soft and moist lemon ricotta pound cake is sure to win hearts too.
And lemme share a secret: I love lemons so much I have a whole category dedicated to just lemon recipes. Enjoy!
Easy Meyer Lemon Pie with Condensed Milk
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- ⅛ tsp salt see notes
For the Filling:
- 2 10-oz cans sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup fresh Meyer lemon juice see notes
- Meyer lemon zest add all the zest from lemons you use
Optional Toppings:
- Lemon whipped cream see notes
- Toasted shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, 6 tablespoons melted butter and ⅛ 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, ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup lemon juice and lemon zest until thoroughly combined.
- Optional: To ensure the smoothest filling, sift your filling into your pie dish through a fine mesh sieve to get rid of lumps (see notes).
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the sides are starting to firm up but the middle is still a little jiggly (not soupy). 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.
Video
Notes
- If you watch the video, you’ll notice I did not put salt in the mixture. I actually forgot while filming but I added it in later.
- You can substitute regular lemons. Your pie will just be slightly tarter.
- If you opt to strain the mixture, note that you’ll likely strain away most of the lemon zest. To achieve a more lemony flavour, skip the straining so that your pie filling has all the zest in it. Don’t worry, it will still be super creamy!
- To make lemon whipped cream, just add lemon zest to this recipe for homemade whipped cream.
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Happy baking!
Did you make this easy Meyer lemon pie with condensed milk? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
BTW just a friendly reminder: Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Planning to surprise someone with a really special breakfast? Check out this ultimate list of breakfast ideas. You’re sure to find a recipe here your loved one would love!
Ada
That pie looks amazing! I actually never tried lemon pie before but the recepie looks so easy I am tempted to try it now 🙂
Sofia
Your photos are absolutely stunning! I want pie now 🙂
Lisa Sell
My husband loves lemon meringue pie. He’s always happy to try new lemon based recipes so I’ll be trying this out soon!
Jolina
Awesome! Hope you guys like it 🙂
Marisa Franca
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!
Jolina
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!
Chloe
Omg! This lemon pie looks so delicious! I’m a sucker for pie, so I cannot wait to try this recipe out! 🙂
Stephanie
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!
Jolina
Me too! It’s so refreshing to the palate after a meal. Hope you like this pie Stephanie!
Vanessa Price
Oh my, this pie is so pretty! Perfect for the coming spring. I’m pinning for later!
Jolina
Thanks Vanessa! It does give me hope that spring is bound to come sooner or later 🙂 Appreciate the pin!
Jeanette Whitfield
Oh my goodness! Such a beautiful pie!!! Sounds delicious =)
Nicoletta
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!
Jolina
Thanks Nicoletta! I do love that combo 🙂 Happy Monday!
Byron Thomas
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. 🙂
Jolina
Hey Byron! Condensed milk is like the national dairy in the Philippines where I’m originally from lol. It’s like a magical ingredient! 🙂
Megan Marlowe
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!
Jolina
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.
Sarah
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!
Jolina
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.
Tina Marie
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.
Jolina
Anything grandmas make are the best in my book 🙂 Hope you like this version Tina Marie!
Suchi
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!
Jolina
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!
Suchi @elegantmeraki
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.
Dawn
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 😀
Jolina
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!