Description

This no bake lemon pie is a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring a crisp graham cracker crust filled with a smooth lemon-flavored cream cheese mixture. Ready in just a few hours without any baking, it’s perfect for warm days or when you want a quick but elegant treat. Topped with whipped cream and zesty lemon garnish, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

Whipped cream
Lemon slices or zest, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the crust: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. In a bowl, mix the crumbs with granulated sugar and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until the batter is uniform and silky. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the filling is lump-free and well incorporated.
Assemble and chill: Pour the lemon filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula to smooth the top. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the filling to fully set and develop its flavors.
Serve: Before serving, decorate the pie with whipped cream on top and garnish with lemon slices or additional lemon zest for a fresh and attractive presentation. Use a sharp knife to slice the pie, wiping the knife clean between cuts for perfect, neat slices.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest or a splash more lemon juice.
The pie is best served chilled and should be kept refrigerated until serving.
Use a sharp knife and clean it between slices for clean cuts.
This recipe easily doubles for larger gatherings by using a bigger pie dish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: no bake lemon pie, lemon dessert, easy lemon pie, no bake pie, graham cracker crust, cream cheese lemon pie