Description
Classic frozen pink lemonade pie combines tangy citrus with creamy sweetness for a refreshing summer dessert. Cool graham cracker crust and zesty filling provide a delightful balance you can savor on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart (946 ml) vanilla ice cream, softened
- 6 oz (170 g) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 4 oz (113 g) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 graham cracker crust, prepared
- ½–1 tsp red food coloring (optional)
- 1 lemon, zested
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Blend softened vanilla ice cream with pink lemonade concentrate, incorporating whipped topping and red food coloring to achieve a uniform blush-pink texture through gentle folding techniques.
- Crust Setup: Position the graham cracker crust as a foundational layer, ensuring a crisp and sweet base for the frozen dessert.
- Filling Placement: Smoothly transfer the ice cream mixture into the prepared crust using a flexible spatula, carefully distributing the filling to eliminate potential air pockets and create an even surface.
- Freezing Process: Strategically place the pie in the freezer’s coldest section, allowing complete solidification for 4-5 hours until the dessert reaches a firm, slice-ready consistency.
- Serving Preparation: Remove the pie from the freezer, letting it rest at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to facilitate clean cutting and prevent structural cracking.
- Final Presentation: Elevate the dessert’s visual appeal by garnishing with delicate lemon zest curls or a graceful whipped topping accent, creating an elegant and inviting culinary experience.
Notes
- Fold Gently: Mix ice cream and pink lemonade concentrate with soft, deliberate strokes to maintain a smooth, uniform blush-pink color without deflating the mixture.
- Crust Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality graham cracker crust for a crisp, sweet foundation that complements the creamy filling.
- Freeze Strategically: Place the pie in the coldest part of the freezer for 4-5 hours to ensure a perfectly firm, slice-ready texture.
- Serve with Finesse: Let the pie rest briefly at room temperature and use a chilled, sharp knife to create clean, beautiful slices that highlight the dessert’s elegant pink hue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg