No-Bake Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie

No-Bake Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie

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The no-bake cream cheese lemonade pie is a wonderfully refreshing and easy-to-make treat. Below is the recipe along with the Weight Watchers points for those who are keeping track.

No-Bake Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup whipped topping

Directions

  1. Blend Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
  2. Incorporate Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and continue to mix until well incorporated.
  3. Add Lemonade and Zest: Stir in the thawed lemonade concentrate and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Fill the Crust: Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
  6. Refrigerate: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm and set.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional lemon zest or whipped topping before serving if desired.

Variations & Tips

  • Citrus Variations: Try using different citrus concentrates like lime or orange for a new flavor profile.
  • Healthier Options: Consider using a low-fat cream cheese or a sugar-free sweetened condensed milk.
  • Alternative Crust: Swap the graham cracker crust with a nut-based crust such as almond or pecan for added crunch and flavor.

Weight Watchers Points Calculation

To calculate the Weight Watchers points, let’s break down the ingredients:

  1. Prepared Graham Cracker Crust (1 crust): Approximately 24 points (3 points per slice)
  2. Cream Cheese (8 oz): Approximately 24 points (3 points per slice)
  3. Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz): Approximately 33 points (4.125 points per slice)
  4. Lemonade Concentrate (3/4 cup): Approximately 12 points (1.5 points per slice)
  5. Whipped Topping (1 cup): Approximately 8 points (1 point per slice)

Total points for the entire pie: 101 points

Points per serving (8 servings): Approximately 12.625 points

So, each slice of the no-bake cream cheese lemonade pie is approximately 13 Weight Watchers points.

Enjoy your delightful dessert!

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