Description
A classic no-bake pie with a bright lemon flavor and a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) pre-baked pie crust
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture until just combined.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer pie, you can add 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin dissolved in 2 tablespoons of hot water to the lemon mixture before folding in the whipped cream.
- Ensure your lemon juice is fresh for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemonade pie, no-bake pie, lemon dessert, creamy pie, easy dessert