Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1.75 cup

water

1 cup

raisins

3 unit

vanilla pudding mix

cook-and-serve

2 tbsp

sugar

0.25 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

butter

2 tsp

lemon juice

1 tsp

lemon zest

grated

1 unit

pastry shell

baked

1 cup

sour cream

0.25 cup

confectioners' sugar

0.25 tsp

ground nutmeg

ground

Step 1
~55 min

Combine water, raisins, vanilla pudding mix, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.

Step 2
~55 min

Cook and stir until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.

Step 3
~55 min

Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Step 4
~55 min

Cool for 5 minutes, stirring twice.

Step 5
~55 min

Pour the filling into the baked pastry shell.

Step 6
~55 min

Press a piece of waxed paper on top of the filling.

Step 7
~55 min

Refrigerate overnight.

Step 8
~55 min

Remove waxed paper.

Step 9
~55 min

In a bowl, combine sour cream, confectioners' sugar, and nutmeg.

Step 10
~55 min

Spread the sour cream mixture over the pie.

Step 11
~55 min

Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the pastry shell is completely cooled before adding the filling.

Use high-quality sour cream for the best flavor.

Gently press the waxed paper onto the filling to prevent a skin from forming while refrigerating.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Yes, refrigerate overnight

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (vanilla, lemon)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Accompany with a dollop of whipped cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, dessert pie

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Holidays
Family Gatherings
Potlucks

Popularity Score

65/100