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    Home » Recipes » No Bake Desserts » No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Pie

    No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Pie

    Published : April 28, 2020 Updated : October 26, 2020 by Together As Family 31 Comments

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    Lemon Cheesecake Cream Pie is a no bake dessert that is so creamy and bursting with fresh and sweet lemon flavor! Perfect for a summer dessert, at a bbq, or picnic. It's also a make ahead dessert that is so pretty and perfect for summer.

    LEMON CHEESECAKE PIE RECIPE

    Once the sunshine comes out and spring is here all I want is lemon anything! Which is how this no bake lemon cheesecake pie came to life. 

    This triple layer lemon pudding pie is always so popular around this time but I wanted something creamier with a more cheesecake like texture. But it still had to be no bake! Because who wants to spend hours in the kitchen when the sun is shining outside! Well, me I guess 🙂 I love being in the kitchen. 

    No bake pies are the best for hot summer days, Holidays, or gatherings. No oven needed, simple ingredients, pre-made crust, they're cool & creamy, and the best part is that they are make ahead desserts because they need the refrigeration time before serving. 

    Lemon Cheesecake Cream Pie is a no bake dessert that is so creamy and bursting with fresh and sweet lemon flavor! Perfect for a summer dessert, at a bbq, or picnic. It's also a make ahead dessert that is so pretty and perfect for summer.

    HOW TO MAKE NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE PIE

    Nilla Wafer or Graham Cracker Crust - I always buy the store bought crusts that are ready to use. I actually prefer these ones over homemade because the crust stays together! Homemade graham cracker crusts tend to always be really crumbly. You don't want the 'extra servings' crust just the regular sized (6 oz) store bought crust. 

    Instant Lemon Pudding- Do not use sugar-free! This recipe was created around the 3.4 oz box lemon pudding. 

    Half & Half - This is half cream and half milk. It's thick and fatty which is so good in helping the lemon pudding firm up and set. You could use other milks but I have found that this is the best. If you do use another milk just be sure you are using the highest fat percentage possible (like whole milk would be fine or even 2%).

    Cream Cheese

    Granulated Sugar

    Cool Whip

    Lemon Cheesecake Cream Pie is a no bake dessert that is so creamy and bursting with fresh and sweet lemon flavor! Perfect for a summer dessert, at a bbq, or picnic. It's also a make ahead dessert that is so pretty and perfect for summer.

    MY TIPS FOR THIS NO BAKE PIE RECIPE

    • Do not follow the instructions on the pudding box. Just add the dry pudding mix + half & half milk that's called for in the recipe below. 
    • Be sure you are getting the correct instant pudding box at the store. The cook n' serve boxes look almost identical but you definitely do not want the cook n' serve version!
    • You don't have to pipe on the top layer. I only do it for the pretty pictures. When I make this normally, I will just spread it on the top as the 3rd layer. But you can pipe it on if you want to! I use a piping bag + a Wilton 1A tip. 
    • Garnish with fresh lemon slices for an extra pretty presentation. 
    • If you prefer to use your own homemade whipped cream add 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream + ¼ cup powdered sugar into a mixing bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Use this in place of the Cool Whip container. 
    • If you do use another milk just be sure you are using the highest fat percentage possible (like whole milk would be fine or even 2%).

    Lemon Cheesecake Cream Pie is a no bake dessert that is so creamy and bursting with fresh and sweet lemon flavor! Perfect for a summer dessert, at a bbq, or picnic. It's also a make ahead dessert that is so pretty and perfect for summer.

    TRY THESE OTHER NO BAKE PIE RECIPES

    • black forest cheesecake pie
    • nutella cheesecake cream pie
    • snickers cream pie
    • no bake key lime pie
    • oreo pie
    Lemon Cheesecake Cream Pie is a no bake dessert that is so creamy and bursting with fresh and sweet lemon flavor! Perfect for a summer dessert, at a bbq, or picnic. It's also a make ahead dessert that is so pretty and perfect for summer.

    No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Pie

    Jessica
    Lemon Cheesecake Pie is a no bake dessert that is so creamy and bursting with fresh lemon flavor! Lemon pudding, cream cheese, and Cool Whip inside a crumb crust.
    4.24 from 73 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    refrigeration time 6 hrs
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 171 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 (6 oz) ready-to-use Nilla Wafer or Graham Cracker crust
    • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) lemon instant pudding mix
    • 2 cups half & half
    • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese softened
    • â…“ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tub (8 oz) cool whip
    • fresh lemon slices for garnish optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the dry pudding mix and half & half milk. Whisk together for 1-2 minutes. Let sit for a few minutes so the pudding can get nice and thick. Once thickened, spread 1 ½ cups of the pudding into the pie crust. Set aside the remaining pudding. 
    • In a separate mixing bowl, using a handheld blender, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until it's creamy and combined. Using a spatula, fold the cool whip in and mix until combined. Add half of the mixture into the remaining pudding mix. Spread into the pie crust to form the 2nd layer. 
    • Spread the remaining cool whip/cream cheese mixture on top of the pie, or use a piping tip and bag to pipe it on as wanted.
    • It's best to let the pie refrigerate overnight OR at least for 6-8 hours so that it can firm up, come together, and get nice & cold. 
    • When ready to serve, garnish with fresh lemon slices if wanted.

    Notes

    The granulated sugar will dissolve into the cream cheese. I know some may worry about it being grainy, but I promise it won't. Just make sure the cream cheese is softened well so it can all mix together. 
     
    I use this Wilton 1A piping tip and these piping bags. Put the tip in, cut the corner and then put the piping bag into a tall cup. I then use a spatula to put the cream cheese/cool whip mixture into the bag and then pipe it onto the pie as wanted. 
     
    I put the cream cheese, unwrapped, onto a microwave safe plate and the microwave it for about 25 seconds or so. You want the cream cheese nice and softened so it blends in easily with the sugar. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 81mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 99IUCalcium: 69mg
    Keyword lemon cheesecake pie, lemon pie, no bake pie
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    Comments

    1. Margie

      April 19, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      Jessica, you are amazing the way you pump out recipes weekly. I can't wait to try this Lemon Cheesecake Pie now. I have made the Black Forest Cheesecake Pie a couple of times now and it was a hit from the start. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        April 21, 2018 at 1:37 pm

        Aww thanks Margie 🙂 This blog and cooking is my sanity saver from my chaotic life with 4 little kids! I am so glad I have it as an outlet. My husband was just asking me the other day to make that black forest cheesecake pie again. It's definitely one of our favorites too! I hope you enjoy this lemon one just as much. Thanks for being here and trying the recipe.

        Reply
        • Margie

          April 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm

          First time making lemon cheesecake.it looks amazing iput lemon slices on top were having it after dinner

          Reply
      • Maegan

        June 04, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        5 stars
        I've made this recipe over and over again, and in different flavors. Always a big hit! The only problem that I have is that when you add rhe cold whipped cream to the softened cream cheese, the cream cheese hardens back up and then you have chunks of cream cheese in the whip. Any advice? I just keep mixing and smashing the chunks, but I feel like it deflates the whipped cream a bit by the time the cream cheese is mixed in, so wasn't sure if that's how it's meant to be or not. Either way, it is still delicious!

        Reply
    2. Pam

      June 20, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      WOW super easy to make and super DELICIOUS
      YUMMMMMMM ????

      Reply
      • Cici

        April 02, 2021 at 10:15 am

        Can I use fresh whip cream instead of cool whip? Stores are closed and I only have whip cream thanks happy Easter!

        Reply
        • Together As Family

          April 11, 2021 at 5:15 pm

          Yes you can. Sorry for the late reply. Beat 1 cup heavy cream + 3-4 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Use it as called for in the recipe (in place of the cool whip).

          Reply
    3. Shauna

      August 24, 2018 at 8:21 pm

      Hi!
      Can you use heavy whipping cream in place of half & half?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        August 30, 2018 at 8:05 pm

        Yes you could 🙂 I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Rose

      June 16, 2019 at 5:38 am

      Has anyone tried using sugar free lemon pudding?

      Reply
      • Marion Bartley

        January 08, 2021 at 5:36 pm

        Yes I made this pie with sugar free lemon pudding and it taste great.

        Reply
    5. Sandy

      April 28, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      I used 1 box lemon and 1 box vanilla which is what I had on hand. I actually mixed it all together rather than make layers... put a little whipped cream on top to serve. Very good!

      Reply
    6. Karen

      May 22, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious. I will be making all summer

      Reply
    7. Jennifer

      May 28, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      It was easy to make BUT make the pudding last. Mine set up like a brick while I was making the cream cheese mixture and I had to whip it like crazy so I could use it.

      Reply
    8. Toni Ross

      August 21, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      I'm a bit confused on the lemon cheesecake pie.
      It asks for half and half and confectioners sugar. But, also coolwhip.
      Which do I use? If both , how for each?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        August 22, 2020 at 3:54 pm

        The recipe is correct. The half & half is a higher fat milk to help thicken the pudding nicely. The sugar is to sweeten the cream cheese. I double checked the recipe to make sure I did not make a mistake and it is all correct. Enjoy.

        Reply
    9. Sarah

      August 24, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      What would you recommend for a little more tang as opposed to sweetness? Like, on the pudding only layer, would it ruin it to add some lemon juice or lemon zest?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        August 31, 2020 at 10:38 am

        Lemon zest is a great option! You could also use lemon juice to replace some of the milk. Like use 1/4 cup lemon juice + 1 3/4 cup half and half (which equals the 2 cups half and half milk). Hope that helps.

        Reply
    10. Betty

      November 27, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. I added lemon rind to pudding.

      Reply
    11. Elizabeth Davis

      January 28, 2021 at 6:30 am

      5 stars
      I cant wait to make these recipes. They look so yummy ??

      Reply
    12. Sherrie Craig

      January 14, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      So so good! My husband said this just moved to #2 on his favorite dessert list!

      Reply
    13. Lynn

      April 15, 2022 at 4:57 pm

      2 stars
      Not a strong lemon flavor. Instant pudding does not make the grade. I put a lemon curd on the bottom and then added the pudding mixture which I added lemon extract and lemon rind and it was much better.

      Reply
    14. Lorraine J

      April 30, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      This pie is simply delicious !!

      Reply
    15. Carol

      June 27, 2022 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was very easy and so good and creamy. Everyone agreed that it was a must make again recipe!

      Reply
    16. Laurie Rogers

      July 11, 2022 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      My family loves this pie and it is so easy to make!

      Reply
    17. Lizzie Yoder

      August 13, 2022 at 7:42 pm

      Can you use lemon pie filling instead?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        August 16, 2022 at 9:23 pm

        No you can't. This recipe is specifically made and tested with the ingredients listed. There are probably lots of other recipes that call for a can of lemon pie filling that you could google or search on Pinterest for.

        Reply
    18. Christine Eldred

      October 23, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      is there a difference between half and half and whipping cream.

      Reply
      • Lucy Pulsipher

        October 25, 2022 at 2:49 am

        Whipping cream has about twice as much milk fat compared to heals and half. In some soup or sauce recipes you can use half and half in place of whipping cream but the end result will be thinner but I wouldn’t use it as a substitute in baked goods/desserts.

        Reply

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