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Creamy No-Bake Lemonade Pie

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A quick and easy no-bake pie featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, tangy lemonade filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or last-minute dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 (3.4 oz / 96g) box instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional garnishes: fresh lemon zest, whipped cream dollops, thin lemon slices or candied lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Crush the graham crackers finely until they resemble coarse sand.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl until the mixture feels like wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Compact the crust tightly and chill in the fridge.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant lemon pudding mix and cold milk until it starts to thicken (about 2 minutes). Set aside.
  5. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and fresh lemon juice, mixing until combined.
  6. Using an electric mixer, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
  7. Gently fold the lemon pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream carefully to keep airiness.
  8. Pour the creamy lemonade filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
  10. Before serving, garnish with fresh lemon zest, whipped cream, or thin lemon slices.

Notes

Chill the crust before adding filling to prevent sogginess. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor better than powdered mix. The pie needs at least 3 hours chilling to set properly.

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Keywords: no-bake pie, lemonade pie, lemon dessert, quick dessert, summer dessert, graham cracker crust, creamy pie

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