Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie is sweet, tart, and every bite is creamy and delicious. Best of all, it only takes 15 minutes to make! This no-bake pie is simple to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Make it ahead of time and keep it frozen for up to 3 months! This easy dessert is lemony, tangy, and perfect for summertime!
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👩🏻🍳 About This Recipe
Why you'll love this? It's simple to make and only takes 15 minutes. The sweet/tart classic flavor is always a hit.
It's perfect for make ahead as well! This recipe definitely captures the flavors of my childhood summers, and my family loves it.
Just like these Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, this is a yummy citrus-packed treat!
Another delicious citrus dessert is this recipe for key lime bars. Plus they are so easy to make. Or, if you prefer no-bake desserts, check out this No Bake Vanilla Pudding Pie, a delicious treat that's ready in 10 minutes with super easy prep, and this amazing Strawberry Ice Box Cake which is chock full of fresh strawberries.
There's also this Starbucks Pink Drink Pie that would be perfect for a party or summer cookout!
Love lemon flavored desserts but need something gluten-free? Check out this recipe for gluten-free lemon bars!
🥘 Ingredients Needed
For a complete list of ingredients, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- sugar cones - no sugar cones? Graham cracker or vanilla wafers are a great substitute!
- butter - I do not recommend margarine, stick with butter.
- cream cheese - you can use low fat or fat free
- sweetened condensed milk - no substitute here, I've found eagle-brand has the best consistency as well.
- lemonade concentrate - substitute with fresh lemon if you can't find the concentrate in the store.
- whipped topping - fat free can be substituted, it may not be quite as fluffy, but it will still be tasty!
🔪 Instructions
Please note: This is an overview of the instructions. You'll find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine the sugar cone crumbs and butter. Press into the pie plate, refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add the lemonade concentrate and mix again until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust.
👪 FAQs
Using sugar cone crumbles takes these classic flavors to the next level!
That's easy! Just make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
Yes after mixing everything together, freeze for at least 2 hours, and up to three months.
🧊 Storage
This can be made up to two days ahead!
Leftovers can be frozen for up to three months, likewise it can be made ahead and frozen for in case you have unexpected company!
💭 Helpful Tips
- Allow the cream cheese to soften, it will be easier to incorporate when mixing.
- Fat free or full fat cream cheese will work for this recipe.
- Fat free or full fat whipped topping can be used as well.
- No lemon concentrate? Substitute with ½ cup fresh lemon juice.
- Fresh lemon or lime zest makes a pretty garnish on top of the pie!
📖 Variations
- Short on time? Use a premade graham cracker crust.
- Top your pie with a can of cherry or blueberry pie filling, yum!
- Purchase (or make) small pie crusts or tart shells, add the filling - then everyone has their own individual pie!
🍰 More Delicious Desserts
There's something that is so easy about a great no bake dessert, like this Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie! But there are lot of other great options like no-bake chocolate lasagna or Strawberry Jello Pie.
If you are up for baking, try this recipe for a pie made with Egg Custard!
Are you looking for more super easy desserts to enjoy? Then you definitely came to the right place. Here are a few of my favorites!
🍞 Related Recipes
Lemon is a real favorite here in our home, how about you? If you love this Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie, then be sure to check out these recipes as well!
- Lemon Pancakes - super light made with greek yogurt these are light, fluffy and delicious!
- Lemon Artichoke Pasta - if you love pasta, you're going to enjoy this updated sauce filled artichokes, corn and edamame. Even your picky eaters will gobble up this meal!
- One Skillet Lemon Chicken - this is one of my favorite meals! The tender chicken is served topped with a creamy lemony sauce - yum!
- Copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade - so refreshing and delicious, AND you can get it any time without having to leave your home... even on a Sunday (lol)!
Love chocolate? Try this easy chocolate pie, doesn’t take long to prepare and can be made ahead of time so it’s ready when you need it. Yum!
Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie
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📋 Recipe Card
Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie with Sugar Cone Crust
Ingredients
- 5 ounces sugar cones (about 12 cones)
- 5 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ½ cup cream cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 14 ounces chilled sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 6 ounces lemonade concentrate, thawed (1 can)
- 12 ounces whipped topping, thawed (1 container)
Instructions
- Crush the sugar cones into crumbs (use a food processor or place the cones in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin). Melt the butter on the stovetop or in the microwave (30 seconds at a time on 50% power until melted).5 ounces sugar cones (about 12 cones), 5 tablespoons butter
- Combine the sugar cone crumbs and butter, and press into a 7 inch pie plate. Place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- After the crust has set, mix the cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth.½ cup cream cheese, 14 ounces chilled sweetened condensed milk
- Add the lemonade concentrate and mix until well combined.6 ounces lemonade concentrate, thawed
- Gently fold in the whipped topping.12 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- Pour the filling into the refrigerated sugar cone crust (you may have some filling left over depending on how deep your pie plate is). Place in the freezer for 2 hours (or more) before serving.
Notes
- This pie can be made in advance and stored in the freezer. Once frozen, cover with foil to protect it. If you are freezing it for more than a day or two, also place it in a resealable plastic bag or wrap tightly in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
- Combining the cream cheese with the rest of the mixture will be easier if you let it soften first.
- For both the cream cheese and whipped topping, you can use either full fat or fat free.
- If you don't have lemon concentrate, substitute with about ½ cup of fresh lemon juice.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in June 2016, but was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in June 2021.
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Tara
Such a refreshing and flavorful summertime pie! It sounds amazing with that sugar cone crust and I love how easily it comes together.
Catherine
What a fun and easy summertime dessert to stay cool. I love lemon desserts so I'll have to give this a try!
Liz
I can't think of a better way to celebrate summer than with this tasty pie! Perfect for a bbq at my house!
Mahy
This pie reminds me of warm days... I used to have one when I was little, and it was always great! 🙂
Debbie
If I make a Batch of the homemade sugar cones, is that enough for a pie? Can I bake the batter in a single layer and just crush it up?
Kristin
Hi Debbie, based on the homemade sugar cone recipe, I think you will need a double batch to have enough for the pie. And I don't see any reason why you can't bake the batter in a single layer and then just crush it up. That should work well! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Theresa
I made this today in a 9 inch pie pan and still had enough filling for 2 pies! Tastes delicious tho!
Kristin
Oh wow! I guess my pie pan is deeper than most! I will look into that a little further and then tweak the recipe if needed. Thanks for that feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Frugal Hausfrau
I love my lemonade pie, but never in a zillion years would have thought of a sugarcone crust!! I'll be making yours next!! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
This looks so yummy and I love the sugar cone crust! Thanks for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
Michelle
Kristin- I saw this @ Saucy Saturdays and yum!
I love the idea of a sugar one crust!
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Michelle
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood
This looks so tasty! I love the idea of a sugar cone crust!