Description

Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with our Strawberry Lemon Cream Pie, a delightful blend of vibrant strawberries and zesty lemon, all wrapped in a buttery graham cracker and Nilla wafer crust. This creamy pie is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. The real showstopper? A luscious strawberry-infused whipped cream topping that elevates this dessert to new heights. Serve chilled for a refreshing treat that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

Scale

¾ cup crushed graham crackers
¾ cup crushed Nilla wafers
½ cup melted butter
28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries

Instructions

Prepare the strawberry purée by cooking strawberries with water, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Cool completely.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed graham crackers, Nilla wafers, sugars, and melted butter; press into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour filling into crust and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool at room temperature then chill for at least 4 hours.
Top with whipped cream mixed with strawberry purée before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can prepare the strawberry purée ahead of time. For added flair, layer extra strawberry purée on top before serving.