Description

This Refreshing Lemonade Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a tangy and creamy lemon filling nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfect for warm weather, this pie combines sweetened condensed milk with lemonade concentrate and fresh lemon juice, topped with whipped cream for a light and fluffy texture. It’s an easy-to-make, chilled pie that serves as a perfect summer treat.

Ingredients

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Crust

1 pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crust

Filling

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (optional, for extra fluffiness)

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Instructions

Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, thawed lemonade concentrate, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, ensuring a uniform lemon flavor throughout.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the lemon mixture until the mixture is light and creamy, maintaining the airiness of the whipped topping to create a fluffy texture.
Optional cream addition: If using the heavy whipping cream, beat it separately with a mixer until soft peaks form. Carefully fold this whipped cream into the lemon mixture to enhance the fluffiness of the filling.
Assemble the pie: Pour the prepared lemon filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula to cover the crust completely.
Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until fully set to allow the filling to firm up and flavors to meld beautifully.
Serve: Slice the pie and serve chilled. Garnish with additional lemon zest or thin lemon slices for an extra pop of citrus and visual appeal if desired.

Notes

For a firmer texture, freeze the pie for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
You can substitute a vanilla wafer crust for a different flavor profile.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.