Description
Indulge in our refreshing Lemon Cream Pie, a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and creamy goodness. This light dessert features a silky filling that perfectly complements the crisp vanilla wafer crust, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a holiday, or simply treating yourself after dinner, this pie is sure to impress. With easy preparation steps and an optional make-ahead feature, you can enjoy this bright and beautiful dessert with minimal effort. Top it off with homemade whipped cream for a stunning presentation that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 Nilla Wafers
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Crush vanilla wafers in a food processor.
- Combine crumbs with melted butter and sugar; press into a pie pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes until golden; cool and refrigerate.
- Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
- Pour filling into the crust and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg