Description
A refreshing dessert featuring tangy lemon flavors and a smooth creamy texture, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Maria cookies
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Egg whites (optional, for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Bake for 8-10 minutes and let it cool.
- In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cooled crust.
- Place it back in the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the filling is firm. Let it cool completely before decorating.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest and optionally top with meringue made from egg whites.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor. Garnish with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lemon cake, dessert, summer dessert, creamy lemon cake, easy cake recipe