Description
Looking for the ultimate quick and refreshing dessert? This No Bake Lemon Pie is a creamy, zesty treat that’s as easy as it is delicious. With a luscious lemon-infused filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this easy recipe is a total win for warm days, last-minute guests, or just when you’re craving something sweet and citrusy. Perfect for summer parties, barbecues, or weeknight desserts. It’s one of those food ideas that checks all the boxes: no bake, minimal ingredients, big flavor! Whether you’re on the hunt for a quick breakfast pie (yes, we support dessert for breakfast!), easy dinner endings, or healthy snack-style indulgence, this pie fits in all the right ways.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and combine with melted butter and sugar.
2. Press the crust mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add sweetened condensed milk, mixing until fully combined.
5. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until silky.
6. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
7. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
8. Before serving, top with whipped cream and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For a firmer texture, chill the pie overnight.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: no bake lemon pie, easy dessert, lemon pie recipe, summer pie, quick no bake dessert