Creamy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie
A no-bake, creamy frozen pie combining the tang of lemonade with sweet strawberries in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups frozen strawberries, slightly thawed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form (about 1 ½ cups). If no processor, crush in a sealed bag with a rolling pin.
- Mix crumbs with melted butter and sugar until combined. Press firmly into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in refrigerator.
- Make filling base: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until creamy and lump-free.
- Add lemonade concentrate and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Puree slightly thawed frozen strawberries until smooth but thick. Fold puree gently into cream cheese mixture until evenly pink.
- Whip chilled heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Fold whipped cream gently into strawberry lemonade mixture in three additions, using a spatula to avoid deflating.
- Pour filling into chilled crust, smooth top, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, remove pie from freezer about 10 minutes to soften slightly. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.
Notes
If crust softens, press more firmly before chilling. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch if filling is too runny before folding in whipped cream. Soften cream cheese at room temperature or cut into cubes before mixing. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Fold whipped cream gently to keep airy texture. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use fresh strawberries in summer with extra powdered sugar if tart. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Protein: 3
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