Cream cheese lemonade pie is a delightful dessert that balances the tanginess of lemon with the creaminess of cream cheese. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Lemon slices or zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk while continuing to beat until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the cream cheese and lemon mixture into the graham cracker pie crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Chill:
- Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until set. It’s best to let it chill overnight for the flavors to meld.
- Serve:
- Once the pie is set, remove it from the refrigerator.
- Before serving, you can garnish the pie with whipped cream and lemon slices or zest if desired.
- Enjoy!
- Slice the pie and serve chilled. It’s a refreshing and creamy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness or tartness according to your preference by altering the amount of lemon juice or sweetened condensed milk. Enjoy your delicious cream cheese lemonade pie!
