Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
Lemon cream cheese pie is a luscious dessert featuring a graham cracker crust and a rich, creamy sour cream and cream cheese filling loaded with the bright, tart, and sweet flavors of lemonade Kool-Aid.
I'm a huge fan of lemon in anything, especially desserts. I love this recipe because using lemonade Kool-Aid creates a sweet and tart lemon flavor, and the sour cream and cream cheese make for a super luxurious filling.
Why You'll Love This Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
- It only uses a few simple ingredients you can find in one quick trip to the grocery store.
- The filling is silky smooth, creamy, and refreshing.
- Lemonade Kool-Aid gives this pie a sweet and tart flavor perfect for the summer.
- It's super easy and only takes a few minutes to make!
Top Tip
Fully soften your cream cheese to ensure the most silky texture and prevent little bits of raw cream cheese in the filling.
Ingredients
You can find everything on this short list of ingredients at your local grocery store in just a few minutes. I've listed them here, but you'll find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- 9-inch graham cracker crust
- Cream cheese, softened
- Sour cream
- Sugar
- Lemonade Kool-Aid
- Whipped topping
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and whipped cream
How to Make This Recipe for Kool-Aid Pie
This simple recipe is ready in a flash, and it's ridiculously easy. The overview is right here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Beat everything but the whipped topping until smooth.
2: Fold in the whipped topping.
3: Fill the prepared crust.
4: Chill.
Substitutions and Variations
- Change the Kool-Aid flavor to create a variety of delicious pies.
- You can use full-fat Greek yogurt if you prefer.
- Try using different graham cracker crusts for different flavors.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Storage
Refrigerate this pie for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to a month in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or tightly wrapped in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
The bright, lemon flavor of this pie makes it the perfect dessert for classic Americana meals. Try it with:
Tips for the Best Kool-Aid Pie
- Fully soften your cream cheese for the best texture.
- Fold your whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Don't stir it.
- Chill your pie for at least 2 hours. Overnight is better.
FAQ
Cream cheese pie is a variation of no bake cheesecake made with a graham cracker crust and a rich, cream cheese filling.
If you forgot to soften your cream cheese, simply place the sealed package in a bowl of warm water. It will hasten the softening process.
You sure can! In fact, I love doing that to make all kinds of different pies. Because every packet is the same amount of dry ingredients, you don't have to change any other part of the recipe!
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Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
Lemon cream cheese pie is a bright, citrusy pie with a rich, creamy filling made with sour cream and cream cheese. It's so good.
Ingredients
- 9-inch prepare graham cracker crust
- 2 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 packet lemonade kool aid
- 1 cup whipped topping
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sour cream and sugar. Beat again.
- Add lemonade kool aid packet and beat again.
- Add whipped topping. Fold in until filling is uniform.
- Transfer filling into graham cracker crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before topping and serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 490Total Fat 33gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 75mgSodium 299mgCarbohydrates 44gFiber 1gSugar 32gProtein 6g
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