Best Smart Choice Lemon Cream Pie Recipes

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LUSCIOUS LEMON CREAM PIE



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Don't let the name fool you, this easy lemon cream pie may be luscious, but it's also simple to create! You only need 20 minutes of prep time and 6 ingredients, including a Pillsbury™ refrigerated Pie Crust. This Luscious Lemon Cream Pie recipe uses condensed milk, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice and whipping cream to create a mild lemon flavor with indulgent creaminess. Enjoy creating this 5-star recipe for your family, and love every heavenly bite.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 medium lemons)
3 cups whipping cream, divided
4 drops yellow food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix condensed milk, lemon peel and lemon juice; set aside. In large bowl, beat 2 cups of the whipping cream and the food color with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.
  • Fold lemon mixture into whipped cream just until blended. Spoon into crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours until set.
  • In medium bowl, beat remaining 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Spoon dollops on pie or slices of pie when serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 8 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

LEMON CREAM PIE



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This easy recipe for lemon cream pie is made with sweetened condensed milk for a ridiculously easy but delicious pie recipe. Step-by-step photos teach you how to bake this simple creamy lemon pie.

Provided by Elizabeth Waterson

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h48m

Number Of Ingredients 9

(1) 9-inch Homemade Graham Cracker Crust, or store-bought
(2) 14oz Cans of Sweetened Condensed Milk, 2 tablespoons reserved
4 Large Egg Yolks
6oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
2oz Heavy Cream
8oz Heavy Whipping Cream
2 Tablespoons Reserved Sweetened Condensed Milk
Fresh Lemon Zest

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350F/180C and par-bake your graham cracker crust for 8 minutes, then set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream until fully combined.
  • Pour into pie shell and shake/spread into an even layer. Bake for 20-26 minutes, the pie filling should be set but the center should just slightly jiggle. When baked let the pie cool on a wire rack for an hour or so then cover in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or in a large bowl with an electric handheld mixer whisk the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk until medium-stiff peaks are formed. Store covered in the fridge until ready to use. Spread on top of the lemon pie and add fresh lemon zest on top. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

SMART-CHOICE LEMON CREAM PIE



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Sugar-free lemon pudding and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping are the smart ingredient swaps in this luscious lemon cream pie.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 4h50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

46 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 pkg. (1 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
3/4 cup and 2 Tbsp. cold milk, divided
zest and 1/4 cup juice from 2 lemons, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix wafer crumbs and butter until blended; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 min.; cool.
  • Beat pudding mix, 3/4 cup milk and zest in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.) Stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP; spread onto bottom of crust.
  • Beat Neufchatel, remaining milk and 1/4 cup sugar in separate medium bowl until blended. Stir in remaining COOL WHIP; spread over pudding layer in crust.
  • Mix remaining sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in water and lemon juice; cook on medium heat 10 min. or until mixture is thickened and just comes to boil, stirring frequently. Add small amount to egg yolk in small bowl; stir until blended. Gradually stir into remaining lemon mixture in saucepan; cook 1 min. or until heated through, stirring constantly. Strain, if necessary. Cool slightly.
  • Spread lemon mixture over pie. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 32 g, Protein 4 g

SMART-CHOICE RASPBERRY-LEMON PIE



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A graham cracker crumb crust and lemon pudding help make this easy raspberry-lemon pie a scrumptious choice on the dessert table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (1 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
1 cup cold fat-free milk
2 tsp. lemon zest
2 cups (about 2/3 of 8-oz. tub) thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, divided
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
1 ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)
1 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Beat first 4 ingredients in large bowl with whisk until blended. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP.
  • Spread preserves onto bottom of crust; cover with pudding mixture. Top with remaining COOL WHIP and raspberries.
  • Refrigerate 4 hrs. or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

LEMON DREAM PIE



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A lovely lemon filling flavors this light pie created by our Test Kitchen. Served atop a raspberry jam drizzle, it's refreshing on a warm day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon water
1 envelope unsweetened lemonade soft drink mix
1 tablespoon thawed lemonade concentrate
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, warmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the water and soft drink mix until dissolved. Stir in lemonade concentrate. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and lemonade mixture until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Spread into crust. Chill for at least 1 hour or until set. , Drizzle jam onto dessert plates; top with a piece of pie. Refrigerate leftovers.

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LEMON CREAM PIE



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With its creamy lemon filling and cinnamon-enhanced graham cracker crust, this lovely pie is always popular. "I like to garnish the whipped topping with pretty lemon peel curls," notes Maria Dygert of Auburn, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers crumbs (about 7 whole crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a heavy saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt and remaining sugar. Gradually stir in water and buttermilk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg substitute. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour into crust. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, spread whipped topping over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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