Description
This Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie is a refreshing no-bake dessert perfect for summer. It combines a creamy, tangy lemon filling made with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemonade concentrate, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Easy to prepare, this pie is chilled to set and can be topped with whipped cream and lemon zest for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Lemon slices or zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy to ensure a lump-free filling.
- Mix the Filling: Add the sweetened condensed milk, thawed lemonade concentrate, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Continue beating until the mixture is well combined and silky smooth.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the lemon cream filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill to Set: Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow it to firm up properly.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Just before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with lemon slices or extra lemon zest for a fresh, decorative touch.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- You can substitute the pre-made graham cracker crust with a homemade crust if preferred.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemonade concentrate by an extra tablespoon or add a small amount of lemon extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg