Description
A refreshing no-bake dessert combining the tangy flavor of lemonade with creamy cream cheese, perfect for summer parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Melted butter
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz Frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 8 oz Whipped topping or heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 cup Whipped cream (for topping)
- 2 slices Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form a crust.
- Mix filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add lemonade: Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk and the thawed lemonade concentrate until well combined.
- Fold in whipped cream: If using heavy whipping cream, ensure it’s whipped to soft peaks before gently folding it into the lemonade mixture.
- Fill the crust: Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes or until it’s set.
- Garnish & serve: Top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and adjust the sugar based on your sweetness preference. For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of vanilla extract to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg