Pink Lemonade Pie
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This no-bake Pink Lemonade Pie is a cool, creamy, four-ingredient dessert made with frozen pink lemonade concentrate, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping in a buttery graham cracker crust. No oven, no fuss — just mix, pour, and chill. Keep this one close — when a last-minute summer gathering pops up, you’ll be glad you have it.
Sheila’s Recipe Snapshot
I learned to make this pie as a teenager, and honestly, that’s part of why I still love it — it’s simple enough for beginners but pretty enough to serve to company. It’s been a go-to no-bake dessert in my kitchen for decades
Ten minutes of hands-on time, four ingredients, and a couple of hours in the refrigerator is all it takes. It’s a wonderful summer project with kids, and keeping one in the freezer means you’re never caught off guard when unexpected company shows up at the door.
Of course, you can use regular frozen lemonade concentrate to get a yellow lemonade pie. But if you switch to pink lemonade concentrate, you get that pretty blush color that makes it feel a little more special, especially if you’re serving it at a ladies’ luncheon or a spring brunch.
A drop or two of red food coloring can deepen the pink if you want a little more color in the finished pie. Either way, it tastes just as good straight from the fridge or sliced slightly frozen for more of that old-fashioned icebox pie texture.
For more no-bake lemon goodness, my Lemonade Icebox Pie is a fun option that’s perfect for picnics and potlucks. And if you love easy no-bake desserts in general, my Strawberry Icebox Cake is another warm-weather favorite.
Ingredient Notes for Lemonade Pie
- Frozen lemonade concentrate | Use it straight from the can and don’t dilute it with water. Pink lemonade concentrate gives the pie its pretty blush color, but regular lemonade concentrate works just as well.
- Sweetened condensed milk | Like with my Florida key lime pie, sweetened condensed milk is what gives the filling its thick, creamy texture without any cooking. It also provides all the sweetness the pie needs, no added sugar required.
- Frozen whipped topping | Cool Whip or any store-brand frozen whipped topping works perfectly here. Make sure it is fully thawed before folding it in so the filling stays light and fluffy.
- Graham cracker crust | A store-bought crust is perfectly fine and saves time, but if you want to make your own, it’s easy and takes just a few minutes.
- Red food coloring | If you’re using pink lemonade concentrate and still want a deeper pink color, a drop or two of red food coloring stirred in before the whipped topping gets folded in will do the trick.
Variations and Substitutions
- Swap in limeade. Use frozen limeade concentrate in place of lemonade and you’ll have a limeade pie with the same easy method. A little green food coloring is optional but fun.
- Add cream cheese for a richer, tangier filling. Beat 4 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth, then whisk in the lemonade and condensed milk.
- Stir in fresh or freeze-dried berries. Fold in a handful of crushed freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries for extra fruity flavor and natural color. Fresh raspberries stirred gently into the filling just before pouring also add a lovely look and taste.
- Serve it frozen for an icebox-style texture. Instead of just chilling, freeze the pie for a couple of hours after it sets in the refrigerator. Serve it straight from the freezer for a firmer, colder slice.
- Try a different pie crust. A vanilla wafer crust or a vanilla Oreo crust both pair beautifully with the tart lemon filling.
How to Make Easy Lemonade Pie
This easy lemonade pie comes together in one bowl with a whisk and a spatula — no mixer, no oven, and no complicated steps.
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STEP 1 | Combine pink lemonade concentrate with condensed milk
In a large bowl, whisk together the thawed lemonade concentrate and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
STEP 2 | Fold in the whipped topping
Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy. For a brighter pink color, stir in a drop or two of red food coloring, if desired.
STEP 3 | Spoon into crust, chill, and enjoy
Spoon the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping and lemon slices, if desired.
Recipe Success Tips
Storage Tips
- To store: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days.
- To freeze: Freeze the pie (without garnish) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- To serve from frozen: For a firmer, almost icebox-style texture, serve slightly frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular lemonade won’t work here. It has too much water and not enough concentrated flavor to set the filling properly. You need the frozen concentrate, thawed but not diluted. That concentrated punch of lemon flavor is what makes the pie taste the way it does.
You can, but the texture will be a little softer and the pie may not hold its shape quite as well, especially over several days. If you go that route, whip the cream to firm peaks and use it the same day. Cool Whip is more stable and makes for cleaner slices.
The acid in lemon juice (or in this case, lemonade concentrate) reacts with the proteins in the sweetened condensed milk and causes it to thicken and set without any heat required, which is the same science behind a classic key lime pie. That’s why this filling firms up beautifully in the refrigerator with no baking involved!
Looking for More No-Bake Dessert Recipes?
When I need something I know will disappear fast, I reach for my Easy Banana Pudding, Banana Split Cake, or No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake. And if you want something a little different, my Brownie Batter Dip is always a hit!
Browse all my no-bake desserts for more warm-weather favorites.
What to Serve With Lemonade Pie
This lemonade pie is great for a ladies’ luncheon or spring brunch spread. A platter of Chicken Salad Sandwiches on croissants and Smashed Potatoes would be a great start. Finish with a slice of this pie and a little whipped cream on top, and you’ve got a spread worth repeating!
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Easy No-Bake Pink Lemonade Pie
Ingredients
- 1 6-oz. can frozen lemonade concentrate thawed (pink lemonade works, too)
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 8-oz. frozen whipped topping hawed
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the thawed lemonade concentrate and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy. For a brighter pink color, stir in a drop or two of red food coloring, if desired.
- Spoon the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping and lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
- To store: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days.
- To freeze: Freeze the pie (without garnish) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- To serve from frozen: For a firmer, almost icebox-style texture, serve slightly frozen.
- Make sure your whipped topping is fully thawed before folding. If it still has icy patches, those chunks won’t incorporate smoothly and your filling will be lumpy.
- Whisk the lemonade and condensed milk until completely smooth before adding the whipped topping. A good minute or two of whisking is all it takes.
- Fold, don’t stir. Once the whipped topping goes in, switch to a rubber spatula and use a gentle folding motion. Stirring too aggressively deflates the whipped topping and results in a less fluffy filling.
- Give it the full two hours to chill. It can be tempting to cut into this pie early, but the filling needs that time to fully set in the crust. A pie that hasn’t chilled long enough will be soft and hard to slice cleanly. For the cleanest slices, chill it overnight or freeze it.
Nutrition
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