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No-Bake Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie
This No-Bake Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie is light, creamy, and refreshingly tangy—perfect for warm days or when you want a quick, fuss-free dessert.
With its graham cracker crust and a dreamy lemon cream cheese filling, this recipe from deesviral takes just minutes to assemble and requires no oven time.
Chill, slice, and enjoy a refreshing pie that tastes like sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Creamy Pie Filling:
- 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant lemon pudding mix
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Optional Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Lemon slices or zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill while preparing filling.
- Whip filling: In a small bowl, whisk evaporated milk and instant lemon pudding mix until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add lemonade concentrate and mix well.
- Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and silky.
- Spoon filling into prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
- Top with whipped cream and lemon slices/zest before serving.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerate covered pie for up to 4 days.
- Freeze pie (without toppings) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Make-ahead friendly: prepare a day before serving for best flavor and texture.
Why This Recipe Works
- No-bake method: Quick prep, no oven needed—perfect for hot days.
- Cream cheese + pudding: Creates a thick, creamy, and tangy filling.
- Lemonade concentrate: Adds bright, refreshing citrus flavor.
- Graham cracker crust: Buttery, crunchy base balances the creamy filling.
Expert Tips
- Soften cream cheese fully to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Chill pie thoroughly to ensure clean slices.
- For a sweeter crust, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the graham cracker mixture.
- Try limeade concentrate instead of lemonade for a fun variation.
