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No Bake Lemon Tart

This easy No Bake Lemon Pie recipe is the ideal dessert when you don't want to turn on your oven. The pie is super creamy, full of tangy lemon flavor and made in a no-bake graham cracker crust.
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 282 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Tart Pan 10" round
  • 1 Hand whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust (no bake)

  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted (3 ounces)

Lemon Pie Filling

  • 1 14 ounce Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • ½ cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) (approximately 3 - 4 lemons) 4 fluid ounces
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon zest finely grated
  • 1 - 2 Drops Yellow food coloring optional
  • 8 ounce Container frozen whipped topping defrosted

Pie Topping (optional)

  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 Tablespoons Powdered sugar
  • 1 Cup Fresh berries

Instructions
 

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Place graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until combined.
  • Add melted butter and stir until combined.
  • Press the crust firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie pan.
  • Place crust in refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Lemon Pie Filling

  • Combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon zest in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Optional: Add 1 - 2 drops yellow food coloring and stir well.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  • Add the whipped topping to the bowl. Gently fold into the other ingredients until no streaks remain.
  • Pour filling into graham cracker crust and smooth top with an offset spatula or tap lightly on the countertop.
  • Place in refrigerator for 2 - 3 hours or until filling has set.

Pie Topping (optional)

  • Whip together heavy cream and powdered sugar until medium peaks are formed. Spread on top of pie or use a pastry bag to pie swirls around the pie's edge.
  • Add fresh berries.

Storage

  • Store pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Notes

  • A purchased graham cracker crust may be used in place of making your own.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Keyword no bake lemon pie
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