Here’s a refreshing and creamy Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie — the perfect no-bake dessert for warm days! It’s tangy, sweet, silky, and incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients.
🍋 Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie (No-Bake)
🧂 Ingredients:
For the crust:
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1 pre-made graham cracker crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup melted butter
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2 tbsp sugar
For the filling:
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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½ cup frozen lemonade concentrate (thawed)
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1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for more citrus punch)
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1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the crust (if not using store-bought):
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
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Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate.
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Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes (or bake at 350°F for 8 minutes and cool if you want a firmer crust).
2. Prepare the filling:
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add sweetened condensed milk, lemonade concentrate, and lemon zest. Beat until well combined.
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Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
3. Fill and chill:
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Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.
4. Serve:
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Garnish with lemon slices, zest, or whipped cream.
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Slice and enjoy chilled!
📝 Tips:
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Want it more tart? Use more lemon zest or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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For a firmer pie: Add 1–2 tbsp instant pudding mix to the filling.
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Make it mini: Use mini graham crusts for individual pies.