Say hello to this creamy cream cheese lemonade pie. This is a no-bake pie and made with lemonade concentrate, whipped cream, and a few other ingredients to make the perfect sweet and tart treat.
Top Summer Dessert – Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie!
If you’re a cream cheese pie fan like me, then I am so excited you’ve fallen upon this recipe. This cream cheese lemonade pie (AKA no bake lemonade pie) requires no baking and a whole lot of flavor.
This cheesy dessert is made with a store-bought crust and a cream cheese filling made with lemon pudding, lemonade concentrate, cream cheese, and whipped cream.
PS: I know lots of people prefer a lemonade pie without condensed milk…and you found it!
Why you’ll love this no bake lemonade pie!
- You only need 8 ingredients to make this delicious pie.
- This cream cheese pie is creamy, tart, and sweet all at the same time.
- You can make this pie and freeze it for later.
- This cream cheese pie is whipped up in 20 minutes and only needs to be refrigerated for 2 hours, no baking is needed.
What You Need
- Graham cracker crust- you have two choices when it comes to a graham cracker crust. You can make your own or use a store-bought pre-made crust. We decided to use a store-bought crust and it worked perfectly.
- Whipped cream– you are going to use whipped cream both in the filling of this pie and on top. Again, you can use homemade whipped cream or store bought cool whip. Keep it easy and breezy.
- Instant lemon pudding– the instant lemon pudding is the star of the show in this pie. It makes a creamy and fluffy filling that you just can’t beat.
- Cream cheese– the cream cheese for this cream cheese pie has to be softened and adds the perfect amount of creaminess and body to this pie.
- Lemonade concentrate– we used Minute Maid lemonade concentrate, but any kind will do.
- Vanilla extract- don’t forget the vanilla extract it takes this pie up a notch.
- Coarse salt– the sea salt in this pie enhances the all of the flavors in this tasty dessert.
- Lemon zest– after your pie is set and topped with whipped cream, get fancy and sprinkle lemon zest over the top of the pie.
How to soften cream cheese
Looking for a quick method to soften cream cheese? Check out our post – How to Soften Cream Cheese – 4 Ways! Here you’ll learn 4 unique (and quick!) methods to soften cream cheese to the perfect amount for baking and cooking.
How to Make Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie
- Prep the graham cracker crust. Get your graham cracker crust ready by unwrapping the store-bought crust or making your own homemade graham cracker crust.
- Make the cream cheese filling. Begin mixing 2 cups of whipped cream with instant pudding until thick, fluffy, and creamy. In a separate bowl whip the cream cheese until smooth with no lumps and then add the lemonade concentrate and the vanilla. Finally fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream mixture until smooth.
- Let it set. Pour the cream cheese filling into the pan over the graham cracker crust and place it in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
- Top the pie with whipped cream and zest. When the cream cheese filling has set, top the pie with the rest of the whipped cream and top with lemon zest.
- Enjoy.
Storage Options
We recommend covering this pie in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can I Freeze this Pie?
Yes, you can freeze this pie!
To freeze this pie, we recommend waiting to add the whipped cream topping. After the pie has set, cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch store-bought graham cracker crust homemade works too
- 3 cups whipped cream separated (we used store bought cool whip)
- 1 box instant lemon pudding* 3.4 oz size box
- 16 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup lemonade concentrate we used Minute Maid, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- optional topping- lemon zest
Instructions
- Begin by adding 2 cups of whipped cream and the instant lemon pudding to a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer or stand mixer over medium/high speed until combined. The mixture will end up being thick and fluffy. Set aside.
- Add cream cheese to a separate large bowl and mix on medium/high speed until the cream cheese is completely smooth creamy.
- Next, add the lemonade concentrate and vanilla into the cream cheese and beat on low until the mixture is completely combined.
- Slowly add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped cream and pudding mixture.
- Mix on low until the cream cheese mixture and the pudding mixture are combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the graham cracker crust. Spread the mixture out evenly.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set (the longer the better).
- When you’re ready to serve, remove from the fridge and top it with the remaining 1 cup of whipped cream and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Top with fresh lemon zest
- Serve and enjoy.
What a great Summertime pie. So, so good.
Do you just use the pudding dry or add the milk
Just the powdered mix! Thank you for asking this — we’ve added a note about it in the recipe 😀
Do you do you make the lemonade or just use it out of can
Just a 1/2 cup of the concentrate out of the can!
The recipe says 1/2 cup.
Thanks for catching this, Sharon! Comment has been updated to reflect 1/2 cup 🙂
This pie sounds amazing and refreshing in this heat. I have a question about the pudding. Is it the large or small size box of pudding?
Hi Kathleen, Great Q! It’s the 3.4 oz sized box — we’ve added this size to the recipe. Thanks for asking!