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This image shows a beautifully sliced No Bake Lemon Pie in a golden graham cracker crust, displayed on a clean white marble countertop, photographed top-down with a crisp, minimalist look.

No Bake Lemon Pie Recipe

This no-bake lemon pie is creamy, tangy, and effortlessly delicious. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s the perfect refreshing dessert. The smooth lemon filling pairs beautifully with a buttery graham cracker crust—ideal for warm days or any easy dessert craving.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 366 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon or offset spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 1 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1 prepared graham cracker crust

Instructions
 

  • Place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds to soften it.
    This image shows softened cream cheese in a clear glass bowl after microwaving, sitting on a white marble countertop with bright natural lighting and no background distractions.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and blend until the mixture is smooth.
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  • Add the softened cream cheese to the bowl and blend again until the filling is completely smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the lemon filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
    This image shows smooth lemon pie filling being poured into a graham cracker crust in a white ceramic pie dish, resting on a white marble countertop.
  • Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour.
    This image shows a freshly filled lemon pie in a graham cracker crust resting on a white marble countertop, ready to set at room temperature before refrigeration.
  • Serve when the filling is fully set.
    This image shows a freshly filled lemon pie in a graham cracker crust resting on a white marble countertop, ready to set at room temperature before refrigeration.

Notes

  • Use a pre-made graham cracker crust to save time, or make your own for a homemade touch.
  • For cleaner slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.