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Sunshine Lemon Cream Pie

Creamy Sunshine Lemon Cream Pie You Can Whip Up Today

Enjoy a delightful no-bake Sunshine Lemon Cream Pie that captures the essence of summer in each creamy slice.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Graham Cracker Crust Store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Whipped Cream (divided) Use light store-bought version for time-saving
  • 3.4 oz Box of Instant Lemon Pudding Mix For tangy flavor
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese (softened) Ensure it's softened to prevent lumps
  • 0.5 cup Thawed Lemonade Concentrate Must be fully thawed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 tsp Coarse Salt
For Garnish
  • 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Zest (optional) For garnish and aroma

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by placing your 9-inch graham cracker crust in the refrigerator to chill.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of whipped cream with the instant lemon pudding mix and whip until thick and fluffy.
  3. In another mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add thawed lemonade concentrate and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold the whipped cream and pudding mixture into the cream cheese blend gently.
  5. Spoon the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Once set, top with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle with coarse salt and fresh lemon zest if desired.
  8. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Use softened cream cheese to prevent lumps.

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