Creamy No-Bake Lemonade Pie
A quick and easy no-bake pie featuring a creamy, tangy lemonade filling with sweetened condensed milk and a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings and a refreshing dessert without the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers, crushed finely)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
- 1 (6 oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- Optional garnishes: fresh lemon slices or wedges, whipped cream dollops, mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in fridge.
- Whip the cream: Beat heavy whipping cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Mix the filling: Combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, thawed lemonade concentrate, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold whipped cream into lemon mixture in three additions, keeping mixture airy.
- Assemble and chill: Pour filling into chilled crust, spread evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve and garnish: Add whipped cream dollops, lemon slices, or mint leaves before serving. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.
Notes
Chill the crust well to keep it crisp. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Fold whipped cream gently to maintain airy texture. Use fresh lemon juice if possible for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free condensed milk alternative. Store pie covered in fridge up to 3 days. Freeze wrapped tightly and thaw overnight if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 5
Keywords: no-bake pie, lemonade pie, summer dessert, creamy pie, sweetened condensed milk, easy dessert, no oven dessert