Description
This Easy No-Bake Lemon Pie is a refreshing and delightful dessert that requires minimal effort and no oven time. With a zesty lemon filling and a creamy whipped topping, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Pie Crust:
1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
Lemon Filling:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons), 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Garnish:
additional whipped topping and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
- Add Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is creamy and fully incorporated.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping and lemon slices if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest to 2 tablespoons.
- You can use homemade whipped cream in place of whipped topping if preferred.
- This pie can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
