Description
Lemon Cream Pie is a delightful dessert that brings a burst of sunshine to any occasion. With its smooth and silky lemon filling nestled in a crisp vanilla wafer crust, this pie strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream, it’s an impressive treat that’s surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just indulging at home, this refreshing dessert is sure to be a hit. Enjoy it chilled for a light finish to your meal, making every bite feel like a sunny day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 Nilla Wafers
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Optional: yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Crush the Nilla Wafers in a food processor and combine 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.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in powdered sugar and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and chill for an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg