Frozen Lemonade Pie
This recipe for frozen lemonade pie is a great way to cool off on a hot day. It’s easy to make, and the sweet and tart flavor of the lemonade will leave everyone coming back for more.
This frozen lemonade pie is a great way to enjoy a classic summertime favorite without having to spend time outside in the heat. The tartness of the lemonade helps to cut through the sweetness of the whipped cream and graham cracker crust, creating a delicious flavor balance that’s sure to satisfy.
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
- It’s an easy-to-make dessert that only requires a few simple ingredients.
- This recipe includes directions for a homemade crust. You can use a store-bought crust instead making it an easy no-bake dessert recipe.
- It’s a great recipe to make with kids. Let them help mix up the lemonade filling and spread it in the crust.
Let’s look at how to make this delicious lemonade pie recipe, shall we?
Ingredients
- 10 whole graham crackers, or 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-quart vanilla ice cream
- 6 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate
- Lemon flavoring oil or lemon extract
- Sliced lemon wheels and whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a pie plate with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
Place the graham crackers in a large Ziploc bag and seal it. Using a rolling pin, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. (You can also use a food processor if you prefer.)
Place the crumbs into a medium-sized bowl and add in the butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Combine the ingredients together. Press the crust mixture into the pie plate.
Put the pie plate into the oven and bake until the crust is done. Approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Let the crust cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping, vanilla extract, ice cream, lemonade concentrate, a few drops of lemon flavoring oil or extract, and mix everything together.
Spread the lemonade pie filling into the prepared pie crust.
Loosely cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer to allow the pie to set. This will take 4 to 6 hours.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- You can save time by using a store-bought graham cracker crust instead of making your own.
- If your family loves pink lemonade concentrate, you can use that in place of the regular lemonade concentrate to make a Frozen Pink Lemonade Pie.
- To make the pie more vibrant, add a few drops of food coloring.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and whipped cream.
Frozen Lemonade Pie
Ingredients
- 10 whole graham crackers or 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 4 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 6 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate
- Lemon flavoring oil or lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a pie plate with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Place the graham crackers in a large Ziploc bag and seal it. Using a rolling pin, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. (You can also use a food processor if you prefer.)
- Place the crumbs into a medium-sized bowl and add in the butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Combine the ingredients together. Press the crust mixture into the pie plate.
- Put the pie plate into the oven and bake until the crust is done. Approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Let the crust cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping, vanilla extract, ice cream, lemonade concentrate, a few drops of lemon flavoring oil or extract, and mix everything together. Spread the lemonade pie filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Loosely cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer to allow the pie to set. This will take 4 to 6 hours.
Notes
- You can save time by using a store-bought graham cracker crust instead of making your own.
- If your family loves pink lemonade concentrate, you can use that in place of the regular lemonade concentrate to make a Frozen Pink Lemonade Pie.
- To make the pie more vibrant, you can add a bit of food coloring.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and whipped cream.
