Description
Cool Mediterranean lemonade pie blends zesty citrus with creamy richness. Silky textures and tangy flavors invite you to savor summer’s sweetest dessert delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz / 397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) container frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- Lemon slices
- Whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs form a cohesive, sandy mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Crust Shaping: Firmly press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even, compact layer that covers the bottom and sides with consistent thickness.
- Filling Creation: Blend sweetened condensed milk with lemonade concentrate, whisking until the mixture achieves a bright, harmonious consistency.
- Texture Enhancement: Fold whipped topping into the lemonade base with gentle, sweeping motions to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Assembly: Pour the zesty filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create a flawless, glossy finish.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the pie for at least four hours, preferably overnight, allowing the filling to set completely and flavors to meld.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with delicate lemon slices, dollops of whipped cream, or fresh mint sprigs just before serving to elevate the visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Freeze Cracker Crust Properly: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before adding filling to enhance structural integrity.
- Balance Lemonade Intensity: Adjust lemonade concentrate based on tartness preference; less concentrate creates milder flavor, more adds extra zesty punch.
- Prevent Filling Deflation: Fold whipped topping gently using figure-eight motion to maintain airiness and prevent mixture from becoming dense or losing volume.
- Enhance Chilling Strategy: Cover pie with plastic wrap during refrigeration to prevent moisture absorption and maintain smooth surface, allowing minimum 4-6 hours setting time for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg