Description
Lemon Cream Pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly marries a smooth, creamy filling with a crunchy vanilla wafer crust. This easy-to-make pie is bursting with refreshing lemon flavor, making it an ideal treat for any occasion—from summer barbecues to holiday gatherings. Topped with light whipped cream and optional garnishes, it’s not only delicious but also visually stunning. Impress your family and friends with this homemade delight that can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 Nilla Wafers
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Crush the Nilla Wafers in a food processor.
- Mix crushed wafers with melted butter and sugar; press firmly into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes, then cool.
- In one bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; set aside. In another bowl, blend cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently; pour filling into cooled crust.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving. Top with whipped cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg