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No Bake Lemon Pie

March 12, 2021

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This easy No Bake Lemon Pie is perfect for hot summer days! Loaded with tart lemon flavor, the creamy lemon filling goes perfectly with the graham cracker crust and fresh whipped cream topping. Delicious! Love no bake desserts as much as we do? Try these No Bake S’mores Cheesecake Bars and this No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake – outrageously good!

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Lemon Pie

Summer is just around the corner and if you live in California – surprise! It’s already arrived! Ugh! Spring is the shortest of all our seasons and it comes and goes soooo quickly here.

As you all know, I am a HUGE lover of all things lemon – especially lemon desserts. I think lemon flavored desserts are the way to go all year round, but especially during the spring and summer. It’s just so refreshing!

Today I’m sharing a no bake lemon pie that will leave you wanting more…More pie, that is.

lemon pie in pie tin with a slice removed.

Easy Lemon Pie Recipe

How easy is this pie, you ask? You guys. Super, super easy and you can make it semi-homemade if you want. I include instructions in the recipe card for a graham cracker crust and whipped cream topping but you can always buy a pre-made crust at the store (that’s what I did for the video!) and top the pie with frozen whipped topping.

With these shortcuts and you’re looking at like 5 to 7 minutes, tops. I mean, it just doesn’t get any better than that.

This pie is no bake so, really perfect for summer. I’m ALL about no bake desserts during the summer time! It gets hot here in Sacramento.

piece of no bake lemon pie with bite removed.

What Goes On a Lemon Pie?

As you can see in the picture above, I chose to garnish the pie with some lemon zest, a lemon twist, and fresh mint leaves. I served it along with some lemon slices and fresh raspberries.

Now, you can leave the pie plain, with none of these garnishes, of course! I just find it’s super simple and quick to add a bit of color and flair to this easy lemon pie recipe.

I figure since I spent so little time actually making the pie, I can afford a few extra minutes to make it look extra pretty and special.

clean slice of creamy lemon pie served on a white plate.

Lemon Recipes

One of the things that I love about lemon is because it is naturally tart, it pairs beautifully with sweeter fruits like strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. I have so many lemon recipes on my site but some of my favorites are these:

  • Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
  • Lemon Blueberry Scones
  • Lemon Strawberry Trifle
  • Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
  • Lemon Zucchini Cake

What You Need To Make A Lemon Pie

I think a graham cracker crust is the way to go with this pie, but you could also use a Nilla Wafer Pie Crust or go crazy and make an Easy Oreo Pie Crust 😉

  • Graham Cracker Crust (can also buy pre-made crusts):
    • graham cracker crumbs
    • granulated sugar
    • unsalted butter
  • Lemon Filling:
    • cream cheese
    • whole milk
    • instant lemon pudding mix
    • lemon zest (lemon zesters are awesome for this!)
  • Whipped Cream (can also use whipped topping):
    • heavy cream
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla extract
bite of lemon pie on a fork.

How To Make Lemon Pie

Start with a Graham Cracker Crust

  1. Lightly spray a 8″ – 9.5″ pie pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press the crumb mixture into the prepared pie pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to really press the crust down. Chill pie crust for at least 30 minutes before filling.

You can also use a store bought graham cracker crust if you’re looking to save some time!

Next Make the Lemon Pie Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding mix and beat well until creamy and combined.
  2. Add milk, beating in increments until creamy, thick and smooth. (Take short breaks between your mixing, 2 to 3 times, to allow the pudding to thicken.) 
  3. Beat in lemon zest. Pour mixture into prepared pie shell.
  4. Chill for at least 3 hours. The pie will set up firmly during this time.

Finish With Whipped Cream

  1. In a large cold bowl, whip heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add in sugar and vanilla extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  2. Spread whipped cream on top of chilled pie. Top with additional lemon zest.
  3. Garnish with lemons, mint, and raspberries before serving, if desired.
lemon pie with whipped cream topping on white plate.

Pies You NEED To Try (trust me!)

These are some of my very favorite pie recipes on my site!

  1. Coconut Cream Pie
  2. Key Lime Pie
  3. No Bake Pina Colada Cream Pie
  4. Easy Pistachio Pie
  5. Easy Oreo Pie Crust

How To Make Lemon Pie

lemon pie topped with whipped cream on white plate with sliced lemons in background.
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No Bake Lemon Pie

This easy No Bake Lemon Pie is perfect for hot summer days! Loaded with tart lemon flavor, the creamy lemon filling goes perfectly with the graham cracker crust and fresh whipped cream topping. Delicious!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon pie, no bake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Servings 10
Calories 374kcal
Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Lemon Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 3.5 oz instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • lemon zest and slices, raspberries and mint to garnish pie

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Lightly spray a 8" – 9.5" pie pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press the crumb mixture into the prepared pie pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to really press the crust down. Chill pie crust for at least 30 minutes before filling.

Lemon Cheesecake Filling

  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add pudding mix and beat well until creamy and combined.
  • Add cold milk, beating in increments until creamy, thick and smooth. (Take short breaks between your mixing, 2 to 3 times, to allow the pudding to thicken.) 
  • Beat in lemon zest. Pour mixture into prepared pie shell.
  • Chill for at least 3 hours. The pie will set up firmly during this time.

Whipped Cream

  • In a large cold bowl, whip heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add in sugar and extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread whipped cream on top of chilled pie.
  • Top with additional lemon zest.
  • Garnish with lemons, mint, and raspberries before serving, if desired

Video

Notes

  • I found that in order to ensure that the pudding set up properly, I beat it increments. I added the milk all at once, beat it, and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to let it thicken up, before I beat it again. I did this 2-3 times. This is an optional step, but it helps ensure the pudding sets properly.
  • When beating your filling, it is better to over mix it than under mix it so that the pudding dissolves completely.
  • If your cream cheese isn’t softened enough, you might end up with a lumpy filling, which still tastes delicious, but doesn’t look good.
  • A store bought graham cracker crust can be used instead (as I did in the video) if you prefer. 
  • The graham cracker crust can be baked if you prefer. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 7 minutes.
  • Instead of using freshly whipped cream, you can also use frozen whipped topping – just thaw first!
*Recipe updated 3/12/21.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Originally published May 11, 2019.

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Comments

  1. Lee says

    April 29, 2021 at 4:05 PM

    If I use the cool whip do I still put in 2 TB powdered sugar & 1 tsp. vanilla tract?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 6, 2021 at 8:55 AM

      Nope! Just use the whipped topping in place of the whipped cream which uses the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Noel says

    April 15, 2021 at 8:21 AM

    I’m using this recipe for a school project and I have given you full credit for it, I wasn’t able to make any or find the recipe that we normally use, and I really like this recipe 🙂

    Reply

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