Description
Indulge in this delightful Lemon Cream Pie, a perfect blend of creamy lemon filling and a crisp vanilla wafer crust. This refreshing dessert is an ideal choice for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or looking for a sweet treat after dinner. Each slice offers a burst of citrus flavor that will surely impress your guests and family alike. With easy preparation and stunning presentation topped with whipped cream, this pie is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 Nilla Wafers
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces softened cream cheese
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Optional: Yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Crush Nilla Wafers and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into a pie pan and bake for 6-8 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg