Description
Silky smooth no bake lemon pie delivers zesty sunshine on a plate, promising cool refreshment with minimal kitchen effort. Creamy citrus layers nestled in a graham cracker crust invite you to savor summer’s most delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) container of Cool Whip or whipped topping, thawed
Crust:
- 1 (9-inch / 23 centimeters) pre-made graham cracker crust
Optional Enhancement:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Craft a silky lemon base by whisking sweetened condensed milk and fresh lemon juice until the mixture develops a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Intensify the citrus profile by incorporating finely grated lemon zest, releasing aromatic essential oils into the filling.
- Delicately incorporate thawed whipped topping, using gentle folding techniques to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the velvety lemon cream into a pre-prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution that reaches the edges of the shell.
- Seal the pie with plastic wrap and nestle into the refrigerator, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld for a minimum of four hours, though an overnight rest yields optimal results.
- When ready to serve, slice the chilled pie with a clean, sharp knife, creating pristine wedges that reveal the smooth, tangy interior.
- Enhance the presentation with a delicate dollop of whipped cream or a whisper-thin lemon wheel as an elegant garnish, adding both visual appeal and a hint of fresh citrus.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crust with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use fresh lemon juice for brighter, more vibrant flavor compared to bottled juice, ensuring maximum citrus punch.
- Prevent filling from becoming too runny by carefully measuring condensed milk and lemon juice ratio, aiming for thick, creamy consistency.
- Zest lemons directly before mixing to capture maximum essential oils and intense citrus aroma, enhancing overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg