Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making and enjoying this Lemon Cream Pie. This dessert features a silky, creamy filling harmoniously balanced by a crisp vanilla wafer crust. The refreshing citrus flavor is perfect for any occasion, from summer gatherings to holiday celebrations. Topped with homemade whipped cream, this pie is not only eye-catching but also sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Crush the Nilla Wafers in a food processor and combine with melted butter and sugar. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 6-8 minutes until golden. Cool and refrigerate.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 66mg