Lemon Cream Pie
Lemon Cream Pie is a delicious summery homemade dessert that is made with one of my favorite ingredients, sweetened condensed milk.
Lemon Cream Pie Recipe With Graham Cracker Crust
The lemon cream pie is made with graham cracker crust for an easy recipe.
The graham cracker adds so much the flavor and the combination of creamy and crunchy can’t be beat.
The lemon pie filling is light and fluffy and can be made and ready to refrigerate in less than ten minutes for a super easy recipe.
And, it’s perfect for taking to those summer picnics, church functions, or any backyard barbecue.
Refreshing, Sweet, and Tart Lemon Pie
Don’t you love refreshing desserts? This is one of those treats that is great for spring, summertime, or any holiday.
The pie sits on top of a graham cracker crust so you get the combination of creamy and crunchy all in one delectable bite.
And, adding sweet and tart flavors to a pie is always a good thing.
We love pie around here, and lemon is no exception. My grandmother used to make the best lemon meringue pies and we ate them up fast.
She always called them lemon icebox pies.
If you love lemon desserts, try lemon blueberry cake, lemon pound cake, or lemon chess squares.
This recipe is similar to a lemon meringue pie, but with whipping cream added to the recipe.
The whipping cream takes a bit of the tartness out of the pie, so if you like a little more creaminess in your pie, this is for you.
Sweetened condensed milk always adds a rich and smooth flavor to any dish, and this is no different.
What Ingredients Do I Need For The Lemon Cream Pie Recipe?
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Lemon juice
- Heavy whipping cream
- Graham cracker crust
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions at the bottom of the post.
How Do I Make The Pie?
- Grab a large bowl and add the lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Mix the two ingredients together.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the lemon mixture into the whipping cream mixture and pour into the graham cracker crust.
- Refrigerate for three hours. Serve!
How To Make The Lemon Pie Filling
Add the can of sweetened condensed milk to a small bowl.
It’s so hard not to stick a spoon under that river of yumminess and just eat. It’s So. Good.
Next, add the lemon juice to the sweetened condensed milk, mix the two together, and set aside.
I have to stop here for a moment and share a picture of my vintage Hamilton Beach Solid State Mixer.
I bought this at a church yard sale a couple of months ago, cleaned it up, and it works beautifully.
Do you remember your mom or grandmother using one of these? I love finding vintage items that remind me of how things used to be.
It was kind of sad-looking when I bought it, but I cleaned it up, and used it for the first time today on the lemon pie.
I love that is has plenty of settings, and it’s easy to clean up.
Ok, on that side note, back to the lemon cream pie…
How To Make The Heavy Whipping Cream
Add the heavy whipping cream to a large bowl and mix until stiff peaks form.
It can take a while for the whipping cream to form peaks. It will seem like it’s never going to happen.
Once the peaks form, stop mixing, because it’s easy to break them down just as fast.
I speak from experience–my kids will be the first to tell you I have messed a few things up!
Combining The Ingredients
Add the sweetened condensed milk and lemon mixture to the whipped cream and fold together.
Finally, pour the lemon and whipped cream mixture into the pie crust and refrigerate for three hours to set up.
I used a store-bought graham cracker pie crust this time. Pour the mixture over the crust and refrigerate for about three hours.
I do think a homemade graham cracker pie crust tastes better, but sometimes it’s nice to be able to have a pie crust that’s done.
The store-bought are still pretty tasty.
Cut a slice of lemon creme pie, add a dollop of cool whip, and you’ve got a refreshing dessert!
This is an easy lemon pie and takes less than ten minutes to make, before refrigeration. I promise y’all are gonna love it!
Lemon Cream Pie Recipe with Graham Cracker Crust
Lemon Cream Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 8 oz. heavy whipping cream
- 9- inch graham cracker crust
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the lemon mixture into the heavy whipping cream.
- Pour into the graham cracker crust and refrigerate for three hours.
- Slice and add a dollop of Cool Whip.
Nutrition
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