This easy Lemon Cream Berry Pie has layers of no bake cheesecake, lemon pudding, and fresh berries. A creamy lemon pie with fruit is so refreshing on hot summer days.
It's the perfect dessert for 4th of July picnics too.
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So this week I decided I wanted pie. I didn't really need this said pie, I just had a craving for it. What is with pie all of a sudden?
I never used to make it, and now pie cravings have become a real thing. No wonder I have to work out so many days a week.
My eating doesn't stay clean for very long at all. I really do try to eat mostly lean and green...but my sweet tooth always wants the bad stuff.
My husband just laughs and laughs at me when I mention that I am giving up sugar. He knows that resolve is only going to last a day or two. If that...
In fact, I think I may have just said that again yesterday. Since it is still bright and early in the day as I write this, I am doing good. As long as I stay out of the kitchen I might make it.
Of course, we have a picnic to attend tonight, and I know there will be goodies because I made these Peanut Butter Bars to share with everyone. Haha! Now you probably want PB bars!
If you were here, I would most definitely force a few upon you.
Well, there I go again getting distracted. You are here for pie, and all I'm doing is going on and on about peanut butter treats. Sorry. Not sorry.
You know the Disney movie UP? Yeah, my brain is a lot like Doug's. Squirrel! (totally said with wide eyes while looking around)
So, pie. I kept thinking about this Coconut Fudge Pie from a few months ago, and finally decided to recreate it with a summery twist. Lemon, berries, and almost no bake. It's most definitely a sumer pie you are going to love.
Ultimately, I made this easy pie because I wanted something patriotic for summer picnics. Not tonight's picnic though. They get the peanut butter bars I was babbling about earlier because this berry pie didn't last long.
No, I didn't eat it all. I sent it over with my husband to a church meeting, then afterwards we inhaled the leftovers.
What kind of crust is good for a lemon pie?
You can use any kind of crust for this pie. A flakey pastry crust is delicious with the layers of creamy pudding and Cool Whip.
If you want to make this pie completely no bake, you can make a graham cracker crust or an Oreo cookie crust. The lemon Oreos would be totally delicious in this lemon pie.
You can also layer crumbled cookies or crumbs in parfait glasses with the filling.
How to make a Lemon Cream Berry Pie:
Crust: Bake a refrigerated pie crust and let it cool. Or make a no bake pie crust with graham crackers or Oreo cookies and butter.
Cheesecake Mousse: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Fold in Cool Whip until light and fluffy. Feel free to use a stabilized whipped cream instead if you prefer that instead. Spread in the cooled pie crust.
Lemon Pudding: Whisk together the lemon pudding and milk. Refrigerate for about 5 minutes or until set. Spoon on top of the cheesecake mousse layer. Pro Tip: You can also use lemon curd instead of pudding.
Cool Whip: Spread the rest of the Cool Whip on top of the pudding. Use the side of a knife or spatula to tap the whipped topping to give it peaks.
Berries: Add rows of raspberries and blueberries around the outside edge to give this lemon cream pie a fun red, white, and blue look.
So recap of this Lemon Cream Pie:
- It's almost no bake making it perfect for the hot summer months. See my note above about making the crust no bake.
- It's full of Cool Whip, but you can use stabilized whipped cream
- Lemon pudding or lemon curd...either one works.
- Rows of red and blue berries to contrast with the Cool Whip for a fun patriotic dessert.
- This pie doesn't last long. You might want to make two.
Other easy lemon desserts you may like:
- These easy Lemon Mousse Fruit Parfaits are a fun no bake dessert that are perfect for summer cookouts and barbecues.
- An easy Lemon Strawberry Poke Cake is a refreshing and light dessert for hot summer days.
- This easy Lemon Cream Strawberry Pie is a perfect dessert for summer parties and picnics.
- These Strawberry Lemon Blondies have pockets of fresh fruit and a sweet lemon berry glaze.
- This easy two ingredient Lemon Cream Fruit Dip is a delicious and fresh dessert that is perfect for dipping any fruit in.
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Lemon Cream Berry Pie
This easy Lemon Cream Berry Pie has layers of no bake cheesecake, lemon pudding, and fresh berries. A creamy lemon pie with fruit is so refreshing on hot summer days. It's the perfect dessert for 4th of July picnics too.
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed and divided
- 1 -3.4 ounce instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- fresh raspberries and blueberries
Instructions
- Bake the pie crust according to the package directions for an unfilled pie. Let cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Fold in 1 cup Cool Whip.
- Spoon into the cooled pie crust and smooth out.
- Whisk together the pudding mix and milk. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. Spread gently over the cheesecake layer.
- Spoon the remaining Cool Whip over the top of the pie. Decorate the top with the fruit. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
*If you want a stronger lemon flavor that is tart, use lemon curd in place of the pudding in the pie.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 198mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 4g
*The post and recipe for Lemon Cream Berry Pie was first published on May 24, 2014. The photos have been updated, and it was republished on July 3, 2019.
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
What a great summer pie.
Lauren
could you use regular whipped cream in this recipe? Not cool whip?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think this pie would work to use the whipped cream too. I would definitely keep it refrigerated until serving. Enjoy the pie!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar
Such a beautiful pie! I love those layers and the flavors - yum!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Lindsay! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Loving all those pretty layers Jocelyn! What an amazing pie!
Jess @ Sweet Menu
What a perfect looking pie! Just gorgeous!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jess! 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
I mean, does anyone really NEED pie? The answer: ALWAYS!! That layer of lemon pudding has me going gaga for this pie! Stunning and delicious, Jocelyn! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks Jess!! 🙂
Chels R.
What a gorgeous pie! Looks great! I hope you managed to stay away from the sweets a little bit at the picnic 🙂
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
Mmmm. Perfect dessert for the summer. Not heating up the oven on a warm day makes it oh so much better. Looks lucious indeed!
marcie
I always want pie on days like today especially, and this is a perfect dessert for Memorial Day!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Marcie! 🙂
Chloe @ foodlikecake
That pie sounds so good! And it's gorgeous 🙂 Pinned!
Judit & Corina @ Wine Dine daily
We love this pie! It looks just perfect for this weekend 🙂
Cheers,
J+C
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank Judit and Corina!! 🙂
Mary Frances
I know right? As soon as I get in the kitchen, bam, all sugar calls my name. And I answer .... 🙂
I love this pie! Lemon is perfect for summer and the layers and fruit make this pretty as well as delicious! Pinned!
Sue
i'm using the Lemon Curd. Just use enough milk to make it spreadable?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I wouldn't use any milk in the lemon curd...just spread it on and enjoy!
Kayla
This looks delicious! I love all the combinations of fruits 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kayla!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
This pie looks ridiculously good!! I love the berries, and of course LEMON.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
What a perfect dessert for the holiday weekend! And I love that the cheesecake is no bake too. So easy to whip up. Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Gayle! 🙂
dina
it looks delicious!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
I love a creamy layered dessert too Jocelyn! And I agree: Bring on the Cool Whip!! This pie turned out absolutely gorgeous!! perfect for the summer!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Renee!
Marissa @ Life is Fantasmic
YUM!!! I love all the pretty layers, especially the lemon! I’d love for you to share this at my Saturday Dishes Link Party this weekend! It’s a themed link up & this week’s theme is Memorial Day & Grilling! This would be an awesome dessert! Feel free to share other old or new posts that fit the theme as well if you have them! (:
http://lifeisfantasmic.blogspot.com/2014/05/saturday-dishes-memorial-day-grilling.html
Mir
I think your profession pretty much ensures that you will always want sugar. Embrace it! And the pie. It's totally normal to suddenly crave pie as soon as Memorial Day hits. And Thanksgiving. Be a good American! 😉
This pie is gorgeous with all the layers. Perfect for a summer picnic!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks Mir! 😉
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking
Oh my goodness, I'm exactly like Doug from UP too! I literally said, "Squirrel!" to my mom on the phone last week when I got distracted, and she got the reference and laughed really hard too. Our second dog was the most easily distracted by squirrels; he'd zero in on them like a laser! But anyway, back to your post... I finally realized I'll never be able to truly eat clean with the amount of desserts I want to bake, so I celebrate if I can have at least one or two clean meals out of the day. I figure that's a fair compromise, especially if any of your gorgeous pie was laying around! 🙂 And you've seen how many photos I usually include in my posts... I'm way too indecisive and can never narrow them down, so you have absolutely nothing to apologize about! The more pretty pictures, the more people will want to make your pie!!
Kelly
This pie looks gorgeous with all the layers! Love that it's no bake too 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kelly!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I LOVE all these layers!! Especially the lemon. Give up sugar? You're crazy. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I know 😉 Thanks Dorothy!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
This pie is the perfect holiday pie!!! It is fantastic and so beautiful!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
What a yummy looking pie!!! I agree, so many good photos!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Julianne! 😉
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Oh such fluffy goodness right here! Makes me want to dive right into all those gorg layers! pinned
Shaina
I feel your pain. I keep saying I'm going to eat clean, do a juice cleanse, or cut out wine for a few days (uh who am I kidding?!) and then someone goes and shoves cookies or this amazing looking pie in my face and I crave it all over again. Thanks Jocelyn!!!! Geez! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, you're very welcome!! 😉