Ingredients

  • For the crust
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • For the filling
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, zest of
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method

  • Pulse wafers in food processor until finely crumbled; microwave butter for 1:30. Mix together in bowl with spatula.
  • Place crumb mixture into pie pan and form into crust; place into 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, then remove (leave oven on) and let cool.
  • Beat the milk with the egg yolks and gradually add the lemon juice, zest and powdered sugar. This mix will curdle slightly.
  • Pour into baked cookie pie crust and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. The center of the pie should be firm to the touch. Let cool completely. Chill. Serve with whipped cream.