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No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie Cups

Close-up of a single No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie Cup featuring a graham cracker crust, bright yellow filling, and a swirl of whipped cream.
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Prepare quick, individual servings of creamy lemon pie filling over a graham cracker base, chilled until firm.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  2. Press about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of 6 small serving cups or ramekins. Place cups in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth. The mixture will thicken slightly.
  4. In a separate, chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  5. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the lemon mixture to lighten it. Then, fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
  6. Spoon or pipe the lemon cream filling evenly over the chilled crusts in the serving cups.
  7. Refrigerate the cups for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set.
  8. Before serving, whip the remaining heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

  • You can make the crust and filling one day ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator.
  • For a tangier flavor, increase the lemon juice by one tablespoon.
  • Use a food processor to quickly crush the graham crackers if you do not have crumbs ready.

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