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2023 Episode 191 - Lemon Cream Pie (no bake)

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Shelley Young Thompkins
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No Bake Lemon Pie

Cultural Context

No Bake Lemon Pie is a classic American dessert that embodies the spirit of summer gatherings and picnics. This pie is beloved for its refreshing citrus flavor and creamy texture, making it a perfect choice for warm weather celebrations. Its simplicity and no-bake nature have made it a staple in many households, often passed down through generations. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different fruits or using alternative crusts, allowing for creative twists on this timeless treat.

AmericanUSdessert
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
zest of 1 lemon
1 cup Cool Whip
1 Keebler graham cracker crust

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Welcome to Chef Shelly's kitchen with her sister Karen.

2

Discuss the recipe for lemon cream pie and its healthier variations.

3

Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar in a bowl.

4

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture, using about 2 lemons for less than half a cup.

5

Zest a lemon into the mixture for added flavor.

6

Taste the mixture and adjust sugar to preference, adding more if needed.

7

Fold in half of the Cool Whip into the mixture gently until combined.

8

Pour the filling into a Keebler graham cracker crust.

9

Cover the pie and refrigerate overnight to set before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfoldingchilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlzesterhand juicerspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Lemon Cream PieLemon Icebox Pie

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