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Creamy Lemonade Pie Recipe Easy Homemade No-Bake Dessert with Whipped Cream

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A tangy, dreamy no-bake lemonade pie with a creamy filling and fluffy whipped cream topping, perfect for warm days and easy entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand (about 2 minutes).
  2. Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish. Press the crumbs firmly and evenly across the bottom and up the sides using the back of a spoon or bottom of a measuring cup. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until the mixture thickens slightly (3-5 minutes).
  4. Pour the lemonade filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the surface gently with a spatula. Return the pie to the fridge and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
  5. Just before serving, beat cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. When soft peaks form, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
  6. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled pie. Garnish with extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices if desired.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Chill the pie for at least 3 hours to set properly. Avoid overwhipping the cream to prevent grainy texture. Press the crust firmly to avoid crumbling. For dairy-free, substitute sweetened condensed coconut milk and coconut cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour crust.

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