Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie Bliss

A refreshing and creamy dessert that blends cream cheese and lemonade into a delightful pie, perfect for warm weather gatherings.

Prep Time30

Total Time4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cream Cheese Pie, Lemonade Pie, No-Bake Pie, Refreshing Dessert, Summer Dessert

Servings: 8 pieces

Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

For the crust

200 g graham crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed Provide a crispy and buttery base.
80 g unsalted butter, melted Adds richness and helps the crust hold together.
2 tbsp sugar A touch of sweetness to complement the crust.

For the filling

230 g cream cheese, softened Key ingredient for creamy texture.
1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk Rich and luscious sweetness.
120 ml frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Star of the pie for citrus flavor.
1 tsp lemon zest Adds aromatic freshness.
200 ml heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks Lightens up the filling with fluffiness.
Extra whipped cream for topping Dollop of cream to finish the pie.
Lemon slices or zest curls for garnish Elevates dessert presentation.

Instructions

Make the crust

Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until crumbs are well-coated. Press mixture into base and sides of a 23 cm pie dish. Chill in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Whip the filling

In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, thawed lemonade concentrate, and lemon zest, mixing until creamy.

Fold in whipped cream

Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in another bowl. Gently fold whipped cream into the lemony mixture to retain the airy texture.

Fill and chill

Pour the fluffy filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Garnish and serve

Remove pie from refrigerator. Pipe extra whipped cream on top and add lemon slices or zest curls. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing. For a flavorful crust, add a pinch of cinnamon or use flavored biscuits. Consider toppings like crushed lemon candies or nuts.