Cool, creamy, and completely irresistible, this no bake lemon pie is the ultimate summer dessert. Refreshing, simple, and bursting with citrus flavor—perfect for warm days and effortless entertaining.
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Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Chill Time: 4 hourshours
Total Time: 4 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $9
Equipment
9-inch pie plate (Glass preferred)
Mixing bowls (Medium size)
Electric mixer (Hand or stand)
Rubber spatula (For folding and spreading)
Measuring cup set
Measuring spoons set
Microplane zester (For lemon zest)
Citrus juicer/reamer (For fresh lemon juice)
Ingredients
Crust:
1 ½cupsGraham cracker crumbs- About 10–12 crackers, crushed
6tablespoonButter- Melted
2tablespoonSugar- Granulated
1pinchSalt
Filling:
1can Sweetened condensed milk- (14 oz / 396g)
2tablespoonLemon zest- From 2 large lemons
½cupFresh lemon juice- Preferably from fresh lemons
8ozCream cheese- Softened to room temperature
1teaspoonVanilla extract- Optional
1pinchSalt- Enhances flavor
¾cupHeavy whipping cream- Well-chilled
Optional Garnishes:
To tasteWhipped cream- Homemade or store-bought
To tasteLemon slices/zest- For decoration
To tasteFresh berries- Strawberries, blueberries, etc.
To tasteMint leaves- Optional fresh
Instructions
Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Chill while preparing filling.
Warm sweetened condensed milk slightly and stir in lemon zest. Let sit for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in infused condensed milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Whip heavy cream separately, then gently fold into lemon mixture.
Pour filling into chilled crust. Smooth top with a spatula. Cover gently with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to set.
Top with whipped cream, lemon slices, berries, or mint as desired. Slice and serve cold
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.