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Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie is a cool, creamy, and tangy dessert that’s perfect for summer (or anytime you need a refreshing treat). With a buttery graham cracker crust and a fluffy, lemonade-infused filling, it’s incredibly easy to make—no baking required!
⏱ Prep Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
🍽 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl (large)
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Rubber spatula
- 9-inch pie dish (if using homemade crust)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Can opener (for sweetened condensed milk)
🧾 Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
For the Crust (or use store-bought):
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat for best texture and flavor.
- Lemonade Concentrate: Adjust amount to taste—¾ cup gives a bright lemon flavor.
- Whipped Topping: Can be homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- Crust: Store-bought graham cracker or shortbread crust works fine for a shortcut.
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Crust (if homemade):
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Chill crust in refrigerator while preparing the filling (or bake at 350°F for 8 minutes for a firmer crust, then cool).
2. Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and continue to beat until fully combined.
- Mix in thawed lemonade concentrate until incorporated.
- Fold in whipped topping gently until smooth and fluffy.
3. Axis
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
4. With
- Garnish with lemon slices, whipped cream, or lemon zest if desired.
- Slice and enjoy chilled!
🔢 No
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Water
- Protein: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
Note: Nutrition may vary based on specific ingredients used.
💡 Tips & Variations
✅ Tips:
- Let cream cheese fully soften for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Thaw whipped topping and lemonade concentrate before using.
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor development.
🔄 Various
- Pink Lemonade Pie:Use pink lemon
- Mini Pies:S
- Berry Swirl: Swirl in a few tablespoons of raspberry or blueberry preserves before chilling.
- Citrus Twist: Substitute part of the lemonade with lime or orange juice concentrate.
