This No-bake Lemon Cream Pie dessert is super refreshing and easy to make! It pairs well with a crunchy graham cracker crust and smooth cool whip topping.
Since you all know I love to cook, I thought it would be fun to share one of the very first recipes I ever made for my husband. When I was a teen, I didn’t have my own kitchen to bake in, so I made my “then boyfriend” a no-bake lemon cream pie.
We both shared a love for lemon recipes and graham crackers crusts so this recipe was a hit! I call it our “anniversary pie” since it was over 15 years ago that I first made it!
How to Make No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie:
Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients:
- 2 full sleeves of graham crackers
- 7 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions to make the crust:
You need to grind the graham crackers to form them into a crust. Using a food processor is the easiest way to do this.
Add the graham crackers to the food processor and grind them until they’re the consistency of course ground coffee.
Next, melt the butter in the microwave. Most microwaves have a “melt butter” setting, so use that. If your microwave doesn’t, just make sure you set it to 50% power.
Melting butter at 100% power in the microwave will likely explode all over the inside and make a huge mess! Also, make sure to cover the container with a paper towel just in case!
Add the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon to a large bowl, and mix thoroughly
Once mixed, firmly pat the crumb mixture into a large glass Pyrex Pie dish. Tip: Use a piece of wax or parchment paper between your hands and the graham crackers. It will help to press the crust more evenly.
Refrigerate the crust for one hour before adding the no-bake lemon filling.
Lemon Cream Filling Ingredients:
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8) ounce package of Cool Whip
- 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Directions to Make the Lemon Filling:
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, mix well and put aside.
Once the pie crust has hardened, add the filling and garnish with thinly sliced lemon, and grated peel.
Refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up.
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As you can see, this No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie is super easy to make, and requires no baking! It is super pretty and perfect for parties! It is ideal for warmer months, amateur bakers, and even kids or teens to make because you do not need a stove.
Get the printable no-bake lemon pie dessert recipe below!
No Bake Lemon Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1/3 cup lemon juice *fresh squeezed works best
- 1 tsp grated lemon peel
- 4 lemon slices
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers 12 full sleeves
- 7 tbsps melted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Crust
- Finely ground the graham crackers in a food processor.
- Grease a large pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Press crumbs mixture into the pie dish firmly.
- Place pie crust uncovered in the fridge to chill and harden up for one hour.
Lemon Cream Filling
- In a large bowl, mix the filling ingredients, and set aside.
- Once the pie crust has hardened, add the filling and garnish with thinly sliced lemon, and grated peel.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours to firm.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
April 8, 2015 at 12:26 pmThat sounds amazing and I love that it’s no bake! I need to try this!
Jennifer
April 8, 2015 at 1:05 pmI love Pyrex. I’ve never understood how they can stay in business, though. I have some Pyrex pieces that my Gram used to use. That stuff is almost indestructible.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
April 8, 2015 at 2:11 pmI use my Pyrex for pies and even making meatloaf! Then you can cut it into pie-shaped portions. As well, i love that I’ve had mine for 15 years and they still look brand new!
Allie D.
April 8, 2015 at 2:33 pmYour pie looks so delicious! All my baking dishes are from Pyrex, and so is my measuring cups. They have lasted so long. They are a great product. Can’t wait to try out this recipe for summer dessert.
Laura (Lauras Little House Tips)
April 8, 2015 at 3:47 pmSeriously that is the easiest giveaway I have ever entered . Thank you. I love Purex. I am fortunate enough to have all of my mothers and I still use them daily. They are pure perfection. I wish they made everything including mixers haha. I am proud of them 100 years amazing accomplishment and much appreciated.
Kelly Hutchinson
April 8, 2015 at 5:59 pmI just love cooking with Pyrex to get a good consistency in my cooking. This pie looks so refreshing.
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide
April 8, 2015 at 6:50 pmWhat a great recipe! I love making pies, but have never attempted a lemon cream- I think I will have to try this as soon as the Spring weather really breaks!
Shauna
April 8, 2015 at 7:52 pmWhat a fabulous giveaway. Pyrex has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Who knew that they had been around for so very long? Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Dee Mauser
April 8, 2015 at 8:32 pmPyrex has always been my favorite bakeware brand. It’s thick and sturdy and made to last for many years. I’ve had mine for decades and still love it.
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita
April 8, 2015 at 8:49 pmIndeed a great way to celebrate! Pyrex has been in my family for ages. They are so realiable. Thanks for the giveaway!
Liz Mays
April 8, 2015 at 8:52 pmNow I want to make a pie. That looks so bright and pretty! I want one!
kristin
April 8, 2015 at 11:39 pmyum, this looks so yummy, I Love a good pie.
Sarah @ Must Have Mom
April 8, 2015 at 11:51 pmThis looks delcious. There’s just something about lemon treats in the spring that makes them even yummier!
Jenny Temcio
April 8, 2015 at 11:51 pmI love no bake recipes! This sounds tasty!
Dawn
April 8, 2015 at 11:52 pmI love lemon cream pie! I will have to try this out!
Aubrey
April 9, 2015 at 2:29 amI love Pyrex. They make really good kitchen ware. I have several different pieces. I definitely need to enter this contest.
ColleenB. - Texas
April 9, 2015 at 4:48 amThat pie looks Awesome and hubby would love this. Thank you for the recipe.
I honestly don’t know what I would do without my Pyrex. I use my Pyrex almost everyday for one thing or another.
Thank you for this great giveaway opportunity.
Have a wonderful weekend
Amy
April 9, 2015 at 11:17 amHave a great weekend too! The pie was so good! I love Pyrex soo much!
Ann Bacciaglia
April 9, 2015 at 7:59 pmI love my Pyrex. This looks like a delicious recipe. I will have to make one this weekend. I am sure my family will love it.
Our Family World
April 10, 2015 at 8:52 amI love Pyrex. need replace mine. They have dwindled down along the way. This pie sounds so good.