Description
Lemon Cream Pie is a refreshing and delightful dessert that perfectly balances creamy lemon filling with a crisp vanilla wafer crust. This easy-to-make pie is ideal for any occasion, from summer gatherings to holiday celebrations. The bright, zesty flavor of lemon combined with the richness of homemade whipped cream makes it an irresistible treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Best of all, it’s a versatile recipe that can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy more time with your loved ones.
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 (divided)
- 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 Nilla Wafers into fine crumbs 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 for at least 1 hour.
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until thickened, then add half the powdered sugar and continue until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Pour filling into the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg