Creamy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie
A quick and easy no-bake frozen pie combining bright strawberry sweetness and tangy fresh lemon in a creamy, refreshing dessert perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full crackers), honey-flavored preferred
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup pureed strawberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- Optional garnish: fresh strawberry slices, whipped cream dollops, extra lemon zest
Instructions
- Make the crust: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form (about 1 cup). Mix with melted butter and granulated sugar. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare strawberry puree: Rinse and hull strawberries, then blend into a smooth puree. Set aside.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold strawberry puree into the lemon cream cheese mixture to create a pink swirl.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into the strawberry-lemon mixture in thirds to keep it light and airy.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust, spread evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Garnish with strawberry slices, lemon zest, or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Fold whipped cream gently to keep the pie light and airy. Freeze overnight for best texture. Cover pie tightly to prevent freezer burn. Thaw 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 3
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