Description
Indulge in the refreshing tangy sweetness of this Easy Lemon Cream Pie. A luscious no-bake dessert that combines zesty lemon flavors with a creamy, dreamy filling atop a graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Lemon Filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra lemon zest or lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Lemon Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until thickened and smooth. Pour the lemon filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Whipped Cream Topping: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the lemon filling.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until fully set. Garnish with extra lemon zest or lemon slices before serving if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer filling, refrigerate overnight.
- You can also top with crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
