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Creamy Lemonade Pie Recipe Easy Homemade with Crunchy Graham Cracker Crust

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A quick and refreshing no-bake creamy lemonade pie with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for summer parties and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until the texture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your pie dish.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool completely. (For no-bake crust, chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set.)
  4. In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip the cold heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon-condensed milk mixture using a spatula.
  7. Pour the creamy lemonade filling over the cooled graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
  9. Slice with a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean edges. Garnish with extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices if desired.

Notes

If you prefer a no-bake crust, chill the crust mixture in the fridge for at least 1 hour instead of baking. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor and avoid bottled juice. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Warm knife under hot water before slicing for clean edges. Pie tastes better after chilling overnight. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free condensed milk. For gluten-free, replace graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free crumbs.

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