Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Lemon Cream Cheese Pie is the perfect no-fuss dessert to wow any crowd. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust baked to golden perfection, this pie is filled with a luscious no-bake lemon cream cheese filling that's both sweet and refreshingly citrusy. Fresh lemon juice and zest give the pie its vibrant flavor, while the silky texture comes from rich cream cheese and smooth sweetened condensed milk. Topped with homemade whipped cream for an airy finish, this dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep and a few simple ingredients, this easy-to-make pie is ideal for spring gatherings, summer parties, or anytime you crave a bright burst of lemon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.33 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing well until fully combined.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Pour the lemon cream cheese filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the chilled pie.
Garnish with additional lemon zest or slices if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.6 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 162.2 g | 811% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 796 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 2408 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.2 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 336.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1483 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2138 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
