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Pink Lemonade Pie

A bright and nostalgic dessert that combines tart lemon and sweet strawberry flavors, this Pink Lemonade Pie offers a creamy and playful twist perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 9-inch graham cracker crust Store-bought or homemade; swap for a pretzel crust for a salty-sweet twist.
Filling
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce)
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons) or bottled for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree or 1/3 cup pink lemonade concentrate for color.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (for extra brightness)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional, for warmth)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled (or whipped topping for a quicker option)
  • to taste Fresh berries and lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill the crust. If using a store-bought graham cracker crust, place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.
  2. Make the pink lemonade filling. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Add color and flavor by stirring in the strawberry puree or pink lemonade concentrate and vanilla extract.
  4. Whip the cream. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
  5. Fold the whipped cream into the pink lemonade base, incorporating one-third first to lighten the mixture, then folding in the rest gently.
  6. Pour the pink filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
  7. Chill the pie until set, at least 2 hours, or overnight for better flavor.
  8. Garnish and serve with whipped cream, fresh berries, and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, use low-fat condensed milk and light whipped topping. Variations include using raspberries for a tart edge or adding limoncello for an adult twist.