Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of our Lemon Cream Pie, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This easy-to-make pie features a silky lemon filling that dances on your palate, all nestled in a crisp vanilla wafer crust. Topped with homemade whipped cream, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the bright citrus notes and creamy texture that make this dessert an all-time favorite, whether for celebrations or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 Nilla Wafers
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Crush Nilla Wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix with melted butter and sugar; press into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Cool and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, blend cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Pour filling into chilled crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- For topping, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; spread or pipe over the pie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 103g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 63mg