Sunshine Lemon Cream Pie (No Bake!) 🍋
A delightfully easy, no-bake lemon cream pie featuring a graham cracker crust, a tangy lemon cream cheese filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for a refreshing dessert that requires no oven time!
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 crust 9-inch store-bought graham cracker crust (or make your own!)
- 3 cups whipped cream divided (use a light, store-bought whipped topping for convenience)
- 1 box instant lemon pudding mix 3.4 oz (just the powder, no need to prepare it!)
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 0.5 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp coarse salt
- 1 fresh lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- First, unwrap your ready-made graham cracker crust. If you're making your own, have it prepared and waiting!
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of your whipped cream with the dry instant lemon pudding mix. Beat them together with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes thick, fluffy, and perfectly creamy. Set this aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it's completely smooth and free of any lumps.
- Pour in the thawed lemonade concentrate and vanilla extract with the cream cheese. Mix on low speed until everything is just combined and wonderfully zesty.
- Gently fold the lemon cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream and pudding mixture. Mix slowly until it's all blended into a smooth, dreamy filling. Be careful not to overmix!
- Carefully spoon or pour this delicious filling into your graham cracker crust, spreading it out evenly. Place the pie in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours. For the best results, letting it chill longer (or even overnight) is ideal!
- Once your pie is nicely set and firm, take it out of the fridge. Top it generously with the remaining 1 cup of whipped cream. For an extra pop of flavor and a healthy touch, sprinkle with coarse sea salt and fresh lemon zest just before serving.
- Slice and enjoy this refreshing, easy, and delightful no-bake pie!
Notes
For an extra pop of flavor and a healthy touch, sprinkle with coarse sea salt and fresh lemon zest just before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 191 kcal
Total Carbs: 14 g
Fats: 14 g
Protein: 2 g
Calories: 191 kcal
Total Carbs: 14 g
Fats: 14 g
Protein: 2 g
