Why We Love This Lemon Cream Pie Recipe
Cream pies of all kinds are my absolute favorite dessert. Everyone loves them, and they are so easy to make! If you ever crave a lemon pie, then I have the solution for you. Lemon pie has never been easier with this Lemon Cream Pie Recipe! It is a no-bake, super simple pie recipe that literally anyone can make. I basically made a lemon pudding, placed it in a crunchy graham cracker crust, and topped it with fluffy whipped cream! You can even use a store-bought graham cracker crust if you want it to be even easier.
Easy Lemon Pie
Once you see images of this gloriously smooth Lemon Cream Pie Recipe, I doubt explanations are required. It’s light and creamy in texture, with a tangy-sweet lemon flavor that pairs perfectly with a crumbly homemade graham cracker crust. Plus, other than baking the graham cracker crust for a few minutes, no cooking is required. You simply beat the lemon cream pie filling ingredients together, then scoop it into the crust. Top the Lemon Cream Pie Recipe with fresh whipped cream, and sprinkle with white chocolate shavings and crushed graham cracker.
A Lemon Pie Recipe Anyone Can Make!
This lemon cream pie recipe with homemade Graham cracker crust is so light and airy that it lifts your spirits and lightens your mood. You may need this at your next family gathering… for insurance purposes. wink And I’ll serve this Lemon Cream Pie on gorgeous shatter-resistant dishes from Q Squared NYC. Q Squared offers elegant dishes for less than high-end china, yet with just as much style! (Like the Cambridge Collection you see here.) They are made out of resin so they are safe for little people to pass around the table.
What Ingredients You Will Need
For the Graham Cracker Crust
14 whole graham crackers about 7 ounces 6 tablespoons melted butter 1/4 cup sugar Pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon water
For the Lemon Pie Filling
2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding (not lemon) 1 cup cold milk 1/2 cup squeezed fresh lemon juice 12 ounces cream cheese softened White chocolate curls and crushed graham cracker for garnish
How To Make Creamy Lemon Pie
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the graham crackers in the food processor. Pulse until the crackers are chopped to fine crumbs. Add the melted butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon, and pulse to combine. Add 1 teaspoon of water and pulse a couple more times. Press the graham cracker crumbs mixture firmly against the bottom and sides of the deep pie pan. Then bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely. For the Lemon Cream Pie Filling: Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream with the 3 tablespoons of sugar and vanilla extract, until firm. Scoop into a separate bowl and chill. Then mix the instant pudding and milk in another bowl, until well combined. Using the mixer, beat the cream cheese on high speed until fluffy. Then with the mixer still running, add the pudding. Scrape the bowl and beat until completely smooth. Then slowly beat in the lemon juice.
Get the Complete (Printable) Lemon Cream Pie Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Why is my filling so lumpy?
It sounds like you didn’t beat the cream cheese and pudding mixture long enough. Make sure that each step is beaten separately, and long enough, to be VERY smooth before moving on. Once it is super smooth, you know you will have a super luscious lemon cream pie!
Can I make this dessert ahead of time?
You could make this pie 3-4 days in advance and store in the refrigerator. Maybe even longer, but your whipped cream might start to loosen.
Do I use the instant pudding or make the pudding?
You could make a thick vanilla pudding from scratch. The problem is, that I use much less liquid with the pudding mix than normal to give the pie a firm base. You could try making a homemade pudding recipe , but reduce the milk by half. The pudding will come out thick and pasty, but that’s how it needs to be for this recipe.
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Check the printable recipe card below for the nutritional information including calories, carbohydrates, and protein percentages. Disclosure: I am a product ambassador for Q Squared NYC. All opinions are my own. Disclosure: I am a product ambassador for Q Squared NYC. All opinions are my own. Share This Recipe With Friends!
