Eagle Brand Magic Lemon Pie
Adapted from the original Eagle Brand Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Eagle Brand.
"The original no-bake citrus miracle."
The Story
This recipe revolutionized home baking during the Great Depression by demonstrating that the acid in lemon juice could thicken sweetened condensed milk without the need for eggs or cooking. It became a staple on the product's label for decades, marketed as a 'fail-proof' way to achieve a creamy custard consistency. It remains one of the most famous examples of chemical-reaction cooking in American culinary history.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 (8 or 9-inch) baked pastry shell or graham cracker crust
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, lemon juice, lemon rind, and egg yolks.
- 2
Stir until the mixture thickens.
- 3
Pour the filling into a chilled baked pastry shell or graham cracker crust.
- 4
Top with meringue or whipped cream if desired.
- 5
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.