Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Lemon Cream Pie, a refreshing dessert that embodies sunny days and joyful gatherings. With its smooth, creamy lemon filling nestled in a crisp vanilla wafer crust, this pie is the perfect treat for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a sweet finish. Topped with homemade whipped cream, it’s not just delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Easy to make, this Lemon Cream Pie will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 Nilla Wafers
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Crush Nilla Wafers in a food processor and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 6-8 minutes until golden. Cool and refrigerate.
- Beat heavy cream until thick, add powdered sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and chill for at least one hour.
- For topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks and spread over the pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg