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Luscious Lemon Cream Pie

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Apr 19, 2022
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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.

Luscious Lemon Cream Pie

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 3 hr 35 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Crust

Filling

  • 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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Fold lemon mixture into whipped cream just until blended. Spoon into crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours until set.
  • Step 
    4
    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

590 Calories
43g Total Fat
6g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
27g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
590
Calories from Fat
390
Total Fat
43g
67%
Saturated Fat
26g
129%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
140mg
47%
Sodium
230mg
9%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
27g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 8 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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