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Creamy No-Bake Frozen Lemonade Pie with Raspberry Swirl

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A creamy, tangy, and easy no-bake frozen lemonade pie with a vibrant raspberry swirl, perfect for hot summer days and quick gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 150g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (about 85g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (about 25g)
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 120ml)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled (about 240ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam or preserves (about 110g), seedless
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional, about 60g) for garnish or folding in

Instructions

  1. Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-top bag and rolling pin.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well until crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.
  4. In a cold mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  5. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture using a spatula, maintaining as much air as possible to keep the filling light and creamy.
  7. Warm the raspberry jam slightly in the microwave or on the stovetop until loosened.
  8. Drizzle half of the warmed raspberry jam over the lemon filling and swirl gently with a butter knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  9. Pour the lemon filling over the chilled crust in the pie dish.
  10. Add the remaining raspberry jam in small dollops on top and swirl lightly again.
  11. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight until firm.
  12. Remove the pie from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly for easier slicing.
  13. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

Notes

Keep the mixing bowl chilled before whipping cream for better results. Warm raspberry jam slightly before swirling to avoid clumps. Use a thin skewer and gentle figure-eight motions for a clean swirl pattern. Press crust firmly and chill before adding filling to prevent crumbling. Remove pie 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

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