Description
Creamy lemon pie offers a refreshing escape from traditional desserts, blending zesty citrus with smooth, velvety texture. Chilled perfection awaits you in this simple, no-bake treat that promises cool comfort and tangy delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base:
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk in a spacious mixing vessel until silky and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate freshly extracted lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious, creamy blend.
- Transfer the luminous citrus mixture into a pre-prepared pie shell, ensuring an even, smooth distribution across the surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 120 minutes, allowing the filling to solidify and develop a delicate, firm consistency.
- Prior to presentation, adorn the chilled pie with a voluminous cloud of whipped cream, creating an elegant topping.
- For enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity, scatter vibrant berries like strawberries or blueberries across the cream-topped surface.
- Carefully slice the pie into precise wedges and serve directly from the refrigerator, maintaining its cool, refreshing character.
Notes
- Chill the condensed milk and lemon juice mixture thoroughly before pouring into the crust to ensure a firmer, more stable texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor that truly elevates the pie’s taste profile.
- Try different graham cracker or cookie crusts to add unique twists to the classic no-bake pie recipe.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat condensed milk and use a sugar-free whipped topping to reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 294kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg