Description
Whipping up cream cheese lemonade pie brings pure summer refreshment to your dessert table. Cool, tangy slices offer sweet relief from scorching temperatures, making this treat an absolute crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese
- 1 5 oz can evaporated milk
- 1 3.4 oz box instant lemon pudding mix
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¾ cup frozen lemonade concentrate
Crust Ingredients:
- 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅔ cup butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Mix 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup sugar, and ⅔ cup melted butter in a medium bowl until fully combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring an even layer across the bottom and up the sides. Bake for 11 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- Pour 1 can of evaporated milk into a bowl with the lemon pudding mix. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed until the mixture becomes thick and smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, beat 2 packages of softened cream cheese for 3 minutes until the texture becomes light and fluffy.
- Slowly incorporate ¾ cup thawed lemonade concentrate into the cream cheese, mixing until the mixture looks completely smooth.
- Gradually blend the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until completely combined and creamy.
- Transfer the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Use fresh, high-quality lemonade concentrate for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor in your pie.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crust with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumb crust.
- Freeze the pie for a refreshing summer dessert that’s like a creamy, tangy frozen treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 272 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg