The Easiest Lemon Pudding Pie

Hey y’all! I’m back with another easy recipe–Lemon Pudding Pie. This is a delicious triple-layer pie that only requires 8 minutes in the oven. The crust is the only thing that needs to bake. This pie takes about 15 minutes of prep work and a few hours to chill! Perfect for those hot summer months.

This past weekend, I was craving lemon pie. Nothing else would satisfy my craving except some lemon pudding pie. So, what’s a girl to do? She makes a lemon pudding pie, of course.

Don’t Just Make One–Make Two Lemon Pies!

And I didn’t just make one lemon pie –I made two. Yes, two pies. Make one to keep at home and another to go to a gathering. Lemon desserts are always a hit with the family. See, I know my family, and I knew that one pie just wouldn’t do. Just thinking ahead!

My Lemon Icebox Pie is another fabulous recipe perfect for the warmer months. It’s made with fresh lemon juice and has a creamy lemon pie filling. A lemony pie you will undoubtedly enjoy.

What is Lemon Pudding Pie?

This pie may look time-consuming at first glance, but it’s really relatively easy. I can’t call this a no bake lemon pudding pie because the first layer crust does need to bake for a few short minutes. The three layers come together rather quickly. The first layer is the crust, the second layer is the lemon layer, and the third layer is the whipped topping.  The pie is creamy and light. I’m not a meringue fan, but I am a cool whip fan and that’s what I use in this recipe.

Lemon Pudding Pie is famous here in the south. But, it’s especially popular to eat during the spring and the hot summer months.  This pie is perfect for the hot months. The crust needs to be baked for 8 minutes. Only 8 minutes! That’s it—no more baking required!

Lemon Pudding Pie is great for a potluck, bbq, family gathering, or holiday. It usually ends up on our table at Easter and many times during the summer. It is a cool and refreshing dessert.

** This pie is also great in the morning for breakfast! Just saying!!

Ingredients for Lemon Pie

All of these ingredients can easily be found in your local grocery store. For the full recipe, see the printable recipe card below.

Graham Crackers– Use to make a homemade graham cracker crust.

Butter– Mixed with the crumbs to make a buttery crust.

Sugar– Just a little white sugar is needed to make the pie sweeter.

Cream Cheese– This makes the lemon pudding layer more delicious.

Lemon Instant Pudding Mix– The instant lemon pudding mix makes the filling so creamy.

Milk– I use whole milk.

Cool Whip– I use the package of Cool Whip in the freezer section.

How to Make Homemade Lemon Pudding Pie

First: Make the Crust. 

1. Crush graham crackers to crumbs in a food processor or beat in a zip-top bag. 

2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/3 cup sugar. 

3. Mix until well blended. 

4. Press into a greased 8.5″ x 11″ baking dish—Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Let cool completely.

Next: Make the Filling. 

1. In a stand mixer, cream (8 ounces) cream cheese until smooth. 

2. Sprinkle in the pudding mix until blended with the cream cheese. 

3. Slowly add milk. Blend until smooth. 

4. Let stand for about 5 minutes to thicken. 

5. Pour over crust.

Then: Make the Topping.

1. In a stand mixer, beat (8 ounces) cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add 1/3 cup sugar and mix until combined.

 3. Fold in Cool Whip.

4. Gently spread on top of the pudding layer.

5. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.

Finally: Let Chill. 

Waiting on this pie to set will take some will power. It needs to be refrigerated for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. I did sneak a little corner piece 2 hours after I made it, and it was fine. But, it really did need a little extra time to set. So, wait! It will be so worth it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This recipe has a creamy lemon filling with instant pudding and a buttery graham cracker crust.

• It’s topped with a delicious Cool Whip mixture and chilled until ready to serve.

• Easy dessert to make and great tasting.

• Perfect choice for hot summer days and will be a hit at any gathering.

Tips for Easy Lemon Pudding Pie

How to Serve and Store Lemon Pudding and Cool Whip Cream Pie

This pie is served as a dessert after the main meal. But I certainly won’t judge if you decide you like it better for breakfast. Lemon pie will easily keep covered in the refrigerator for 4-6 days. 

Main Dishes This Pie Goes Well With:

Honestly, this pie is excellent as a dessert after any meal. A few of my favorite meals that usually end up on our monthly rotation are Chicken and Dumplings, Homemade Sloppy Joes, Skillet Fried Pork Chops, and Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tenders.

For More Lemon Recipes:

If you love lemon desserts, check out my Glazed Lemon Blossoms. They are the perfect bite-sized cakes bursting with lemon flavor.

Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake is a show stopping dessert. It is a perfectly moist, lemony cake with sweet juicy blueberries. 

Homemade Lemonade is an easy lemonade recipe to keep you cool all summer long.

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe is a summer favorite. It’s fast to make and refreshing.

Lemon Icebox Pie is full of tart lemon juice and a creamy center. A dessert that is hard to resist. 

For More Great Desserts

If you are looking for something with a little chocolate, try Milk and Cookie Oreo Dessert. It is also family approved!

Fresh Homemade Peach Sauce is a super-fast topping for ice cream, cheesecake, or pancakes. This sauce adds terrific flavor to anything you serve it on.

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