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The Best Creamy No-Bake Lemon Pie

A thick slice of creamy lemon pie with a graham cracker crust and topped generously with whipped cream.

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You can make this sweet and tart lemon pie easily. This simple dessert has a creamy, zesty filling and requires no oven time, making it a refreshing choice for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crust
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Place the graham cracker crust on a serving plate or pie dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Gently fold half of the thawed whipped topping into the lemon mixture until just blended. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the creamy lemon filling into the prepared graham cracker crust.
  5. Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping evenly over the filling.
  6. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm.
  7. Before serving, you can garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, increase the lemon zest to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
  • You can make this pie ahead of time; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days.
  • If you prefer a homemade crust, use your favorite flaky pie crust recipe and bake it according to its directions before cooling completely.

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