Description
This No-Bake Lemonade Pie is a refreshing and creamy dessert perfect for warm days. Combining tangy lemonade concentrate with smooth cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, it creates a luscious filling nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Easy to prepare and requiring no baking, this pie is chilled to set and served cold, making it a quick and delightful treat for gatherings or a casual dessert any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Crust
- 1 graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
Garnish (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add the sweetened condensed milk and thawed lemonade concentrate to the bowl. Continue to beat until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate whipped topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula, mixing just until evenly incorporated to maintain a light texture.
- Fill the crust: Pour the prepared filling into the graham cracker crust and spread it out evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly and develop its creamy consistency.
- Garnish before serving: Just before serving, decorate the pie with lemon zest and fresh lemon slices if desired, for a bright, fresh presentation.
- Serve: Slice the pie into 8 servings and enjoy this cool, refreshing no-bake dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overmix when folding in the whipped topping to keep the filling light and airy.
- The pie can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- If fresh lemon slices are not available, lemon zest alone still adds a vibrant citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American