Description
Zesty lemon pie delights taste buds with its creamy, tangy charm. Cool and refreshing slices offer guilt-free indulgence that brings sunshine to your dessert plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pecan pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 box sugar-free lemon pudding mix
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Whipped topping
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature until smooth and pliable, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate heavy whipping cream and sugar-free lemon pudding mix, whisking vigorously until the texture becomes uniformly silky.
- Gently fold in fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract, continuing to blend until the mixture achieves a rich, dense consistency.
- Transfer the creamy filling into the prepared pecan pie crust, using a spatula to create an even, glossy surface.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the filling to set and firm up completely.
- Once cooled and stabilized, adorn the pie with a delicate layer of whipped topping, creating an elegant and tempting dessert presentation.
- Slice and serve the chilled pie immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture, preventing lumps in the filling.
- Use an electric mixer to ensure the cream cheese and other ingredients blend completely without any chunks.
- Opt for fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for a more vibrant, authentic citrus flavor that enhances the overall taste.
- For a gluten-free version, replace the pecan crust with a nut-based or gluten-free graham cracker alternative to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg