Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Easy Lemon Cream Pie, a perfect treat for any occasion. With its zesty lemon flavor and creamy texture, this pie is sure to impress at summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. Made with minimal ingredients and ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal choice for novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. The combination of tart lemons and sweet cream creates a beautiful balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Choose between a homemade graham cracker crust or a store-bought option for added convenience. Chill it to perfection and enjoy every delightful slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought or homemade graham cracker crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- Juice and zest of 2 large fresh lemons
- 8 oz whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if making a homemade crust.
- For the crust, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter, press into a pie dish, and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sweetened condensed milk until well blended.
- Squeeze fresh lemons to get about half a cup of juice; mix in both juice and zest into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the filling without deflating it.
- Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust and smooth out the top.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg