Description
A bright and creamy no-bake Lemon Cream Pie made with a silky lemon filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. This refreshing dessert is perfectly tangy, sweet, and effortless to prepare.
Ingredients
1 pre-made 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
Extra whipped topping and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until fully combined and silky.
- Mix in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until the filling thickens and becomes smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula until light and fluffy. Do not overmix.
- Pour the lemon cream filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Garnish with extra whipped topping and lemon slices if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a chocolate graham cracker crust.
Add extra lemon zest or a splash of lime juice for stronger citrus flavor.
Freshly whipped cream can be substituted for whipped topping.
Use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping for a lighter version.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg