Description
Refreshing pink lemonade pie delivers a cool, zesty dessert perfect for summer gatherings. Creamy citrus layers and graham cracker crust combine to create a delightful treat you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup pink lemonade (chilled)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and craft the crust by blending graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the pie dish, ensuring an even layer covering both bottom and sides of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until it achieves a delicate golden hue, then allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Whisk together chilled pink lemonade concentrate, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Gently transfer the filling into the cooled pie crust, using a spatula to create a smooth, level surface.
- Carefully place the pie in the refrigerator and allow it to set for a minimum of 4 hours, ensuring the filling becomes firm and well-chilled.
- When ready to serve, garnish the pie with dollops of whipped cream, delicate lemon slice accents, and sprigs of fresh mint for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize Crust Experiment with different cookie bases like gingersnaps or vanilla wafers for unique flavor profiles that complement the tangy pink lemonade filling.
- Texture Tip Ensure graham cracker crust is firmly packed and evenly distributed to create a stable, crisp foundation that won’t crumble when slicing.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation Replace heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk with coconut cream and dairy-free condensed milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the pie’s creamy texture.
- Make-Ahead Magic Prepare this pie a day in advance to allow flavors to meld and filling to set perfectly, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 136 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg