Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lemon Cream Pie, a dessert that perfectly balances a creamy lemon filling with a crispy vanilla wafer crust. This luscious treat embodies bright citrus flavors, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or as a sweet escape at home. With its light and airy texture, this pie will surely impress family and friends. Easy to prepare and perfect for making ahead of time, this recipe is your go-to for any occasion!
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 Nilla Wafers into fine crumbs.
- Mix crumbs with melted butter and sugar; press into a pie pan and bake for 6-8 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese, condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
- Pour filling into cooled crust; chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg