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Creamy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie
Benchi

Creamy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie

A quick and easy no-bake frozen pie combining bright strawberry sweetness and tangy fresh lemon in a creamy, refreshing dessert perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full crackers), honey-flavored preferred
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup pureed strawberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • Optional garnish fresh strawberry slices, whipped cream dollops, extra lemon zest

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make the crust: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form (about 1 cup). Mix with melted butter and granulated sugar. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare strawberry puree: Rinse and hull strawberries, then blend into a smooth puree. Set aside.
  3. Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
  4. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Stir fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  6. Gently fold strawberry puree into the lemon cream cheese mixture to create a pink swirl.
  7. Carefully fold whipped cream into the strawberry-lemon mixture in thirds to keep it light and airy.
  8. Pour the filling over the chilled crust, spread evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Garnish with strawberry slices, lemon zest, or whipped cream if desired.