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Betsylife » Recipes » 30 Minutes or Less » No Bake Lemon Cool Whip Pie (Only 4 ingredients!)

No Bake Lemon Cool Whip Pie (Only 4 ingredients!)

April 22, 2019 By betsy 37 Comments

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There is no simpler dessert then lemon cool whip pie. Only 4 ingredients and NO BAKING! Cool and creamy, this pie is the perfect finish to a summer BBQ. Make it when you’re short on time but heading to a potluck. Truly a simple “anytime” dessert. 

No bake lemon cool whip pie on a lemon printed background

I love math as much as the next guy, so I’m happy to post this 4 ingredient lemon cream pie in honor of pi day. This pie is truly the easiest dessert you can possibly make.

The hardest part is juicing lemons.

There is no baking involved. (Of course I baked my own graham cracker crust, but that’s just how I roll).  

If you can operate a can opener, you’re totally golden.

ingredients for no bake lemon cool whip pie

No Bake Lemon Cool Whip Pie

All it takes to throw together this truly delicious cool whip lemon pie is a pre-made graham cracker crust (find this at any major grocery store) a bowl and a spoon. If you are kitchen skills challenged, this is the recipe for you. If you’re short on time, this is the recipe for you.

Even a small child could make this lemon pie. 

Another bonus, you can easily swap out the cool whip for dairy free coconut whip if you’re “cooking” for people with food allergies. Same delicious taste, same easy preparation. 

slice of lemon cool whip pie being removed from a whole pie

I love this pie for summer time when it’s hot outside not only because it’s no bake, so I don’t have to turn on the oven, but also because it’s so creamy and cool, it’s the perfect refreshing treat for a hot summer day. 

Not that I ever get sick of ice cream or popsicles, but if you’re looking to mix it up a bit this summer, no bake lemon cream pie is where it’s at. 

I’m also stoked for more recipes that use up my backyard lemons! I’m definitely juicing a bunch now and freezing for more pies this summer. 

detail of inside of lemon cool whip pie with slice removed

I’ve made a few updates to this blog post during non-pi day season, and I have to say, it’s really a delicious and simple recipe for any time of the year. 

But, if it is pi day and you’re looking for a great pie recipe, save your brain power for differentials, or integers, or complex fractions, or something like that. (Yes, I had to google “math words” in order to come up with those) Or skip the math and do something you like to do with all the free time you’ll have by not having to bake this dessert.

I’d love to hear about what your favorite no-bake desserts are. Leave a comment below and let me know!

three slices of lemon cool whip pie on black plates next to pie in pan on a lemon print background

 

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!

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No Bake Lemon Cool Whip Pie

There is no simpler dessert then lemon cool whip pie. Only 4 ingredients and NO BAKING! Cool and creamy, this pie is the perfect finish to a summer BBQ. Make it when you're short on time but heading to a potluck. Truly a simple "anytime" dessert. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cool whip pie, lemon cream pie, lemon pie, no bake dessert, no bake pie
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients

If you want to make your own graham cracker crust

  • 8-10 whole graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup margarine melted

For the pie

  • 1-9 inch graham cracker crust
  • 1-14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1-12 oz container frozen whipped topping thawed

Instructions

to make your own crust

  1. Grind crackers in a food processor to create crumbs
  2. Pour the crumbs into a bowl and add the sugar and melted margarine. Stir well.
  3. Pour the mix into a 9-inch pie pan and press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pie pan.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes at 375 degrees.
  5. Cool completely

to make the pie

  1. Stir together condensed milk, lemon juice and whipped topping until well combined.
  2. Pour into pie crust.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator until set, at least one hour

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Nutrition Facts
No Bake Lemon Cool Whip Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 368 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Sodium 113mg5%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Sugar 42g47%
Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Hofterzielbeek says

    April 25, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Wow! Seems so delicious and yummy. Thank you so much for sharing such a great recipe!

    Reply
    • betsy says

      May 1, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      You’re very welcome! If you make it be sure to tag me on social media so I can check it out

      Reply
  2. Lynnee Jimenez says

    May 14, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    This looks amaaaaaaazing!

    Reply
    • betsy says

      May 14, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      It’s so easy! Definitely try it

      Reply
  3. Terri Smith says

    June 9, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    Just got through making it and it was so easy and so delicious.. (I licked the spoon to check it out! lol..) It’s in the refrigerator now.. I recommend everyone that loves lemon pie to give it a try.. They will not regret it! Thank you for this easy recipe!

    Reply
  4. Terri Smith says

    June 9, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh and I rate this recipe a 5 star!!

    Reply
    • betsy says

      June 9, 2019 at 8:29 pm

      Yay! So glad you liked it

      Reply
  5. Delainy says

    August 24, 2019 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    This is the best pie I’ve ever made since it was so easy and so delicious! I made it for dinner at a friend’s house and everyone loved it.

    Reply
    • betsy says

      August 25, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      Yay! Glad you loved it. Definitely one of our favorites

      Reply
  6. J Vickie says

    November 10, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    Just curious can you use lemon juice from concentrate instead of fresh squeezed???

    Reply
    • betsy says

      November 11, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      That should work just fine!

      Reply
  7. Sara says

    November 27, 2019 at 7:08 pm

    4 stars
    Can cream cheese be used to substitute the sweetened condensed milk?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      November 27, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      I wouldn’t recommend it. The texture would be significantly changed.

      Reply
    • Anna says

      September 24, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      4 stars
      I made this and I personally thought it was delicious. My family didn’t care for it if I have to be honest. They said it was very tart, which it definitely is but I love a more authentic lemon flavor. This definitely isn’t similar to most lemon flavored desserts, which tend to have a milder flavor similar to vanilla. It’s not for every palate, but I enjoyed it. Next time I will swap out the lemon juice for lemon pudding.

      Reply
  8. Dina says

    November 28, 2019 at 4:58 pm

    How long will this pie last in the frig? If it’s not eaten first?! 🙂

    Reply
    • betsy says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:16 am

      About 3 days

      Reply
      • Jacqueline says

        December 27, 2019 at 4:13 pm

        Oh don’t worry it’ll be eaten first.. My mother in law makes this pie for every occasion, and the entire family loves it I was looking it up for the recipe so I can make it tonight. Everybody keeps saying it’s like lemon pie tho. The one she makes you can hardly taste the lemon so I hope this is the same recipe that she makes, I should just text and ask her the recipe lmao..

        Reply
  9. Kim says

    April 10, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    I got almost this exact same recipe from a different source a couple of years ago. It calls for only 1/4 Cup lemon juice. I will def try this one adding more juice! I AM NOT a big fan of lemon desserts at all, but this truly is one of the easiest and most delicious lemon desserts I’ve ever had! Thanks for posting ~

    Reply
  10. Ella says

    May 23, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    I love lemon do this is right up my alley. Just mixed up and put in the fridge. I had done vanilla wafers leftover, crushed them up and mixed in. My hubby licked the spoon and said it was very good. Can’t wait for it set up

    Reply
  11. Shelley McConnell says

    June 3, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    Could you put a can of your favourite pie filling on top? Blueberry is what comes to my mind!

    Reply
    • betsy says

      June 10, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      Yes, but the texture of the pie is very fluffy so it might cave in a bit if you add too much

      Reply
  12. megan says

    June 29, 2020 at 7:47 am

    just got this and i’m so happy to see this,i cant wait to try it.

    Reply
  13. Gail Potts says

    July 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    What cause this pie to thicken? Just curious

    Reply
    • betsy says

      July 17, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      It’s made with Cool Whip so that’s already thick and is what holds the shape

      Reply
  14. Sheila says

    August 21, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Try using 1 box of DRY Lemon Jello instead of lemon juice.
    It’s delicious and even easier!

    Reply
  15. Sheila Hammond says

    September 25, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Can I use lime juice instead, just squeezed a bunch from my tree

    Reply
    • Olivia Tuttle says

      December 12, 2020 at 4:17 am

      5 stars
      I use lime juice in mine and it’s delicious.

      Reply
  16. Jean Laffertu says

    September 26, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    Mine never thickened, disappointed!

    Reply
  17. Haynette Miller says

    March 3, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    This pie was so delicious. It reminded me of the lemon Ritz pie. I can’t find it anymore, but now I don’t have to look for it LOL I know how to make it.

    Reply
  18. Chandrika Shetty says

    March 16, 2021 at 5:27 am

    4 stars
    Accidentally bumped into this recipe. Sounds yummy . I have a lemon tree and can’t wait to try this.
    My favourite no bake pie is Banofee pie. I often make it when I have to use up the ripe bananas

    Reply
  19. Rosemary Kasch says

    February 7, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    5 stars
    I used Meyer lemons from my tree and used 3/4 cup. It was delicious!

    Reply
  20. Pamela says

    May 27, 2022 at 1:03 pm

    Been making this pie for decades. So good! But I’m curious…Can you substitute homemade whipped cream for cool whip?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      May 31, 2022 at 2:56 pm

      Yes, but it might change the texture a bit

      Reply
  21. Betty says

    June 27, 2022 at 10:27 pm

    Can this pie be frozen? Making it for bbq and would love to makeahead and freeze.

    Reply
    • betsy says

      June 28, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      Yes it can, but if it thaws completely it will have a watery texture. I would recommend thawing only to the point you can cut through it and enjoying it semi-frozen. (it will have an ice cream texture)

      Reply
  22. Gloria says

    December 4, 2022 at 10:47 am

    What can I substitute the condensed milk with? Maybe almond milk?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      December 7, 2022 at 6:46 pm

      The condensed milk has a very thick texture, so something like almond milk would not work. The best substitute I can think of would be heavy cream with a lot of sugar whisked in.

      Reply

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