Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie

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Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie is a light and refreshing no-bake dessert that’s perfect for hot summer nights. Dotted with strawberries in a sweet and citrusy filling, this pie is oh-so-easy to love.

Fluffy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie

Slice of strawberry lemonade pie on a white plate, surrounded by strawberries.

To me, it’s just not summer until I’ve had my first Lemonade Shake Up. You can’t attend a summer festival or fair without running into a truck shaking up bright yellow cups of halved lemons, sugar, and ice. It’s a puckery sweet drink that really hits the spot on a hot summer day.

The only thing that could make them even better? Strawberries. I’ve never met a strawberry lemonade combo I didn’t love, and after making our Frozen Strawberry Pies, I knew I needed to make a strawberry lemonade version.

This Strawberry Lemonade Pie captures the essence of summer with ribbons of strawberries mingling with a light, fluffy lemonade filling. It’s an impossibly airy dessert that melts in your mouth. We love serving it on the very hottest summer evenings, especially after some Mexican Grilled Chicken or Grilled Flank Steak Tacos.

This no-bake dessert is perfect to make ahead of time and have on hand for parties or last-minute neighbor gatherings. No one can resist this sweet and tangy frozen treat!

Key Ingredients

Sugar, pasteurized egg whites, graham crackers, whipped topping, lemons, butter, and frozen strawberries on a white background.
  • Salted butterโ€“ Salted butter adds excellent flavor to graham cracker crusts, but if youโ€™ve only got unsalted, just add a pinch of salt to the recipe!
  • Graham crackersโ€“ You can buy whole crackers or graham cracker crumbs. Look for gluten free graham crackers, like Kinnikinnick, if you need to make this gluten free.
  • Egg whitesโ€“ You can use fresh egg whites for this recipe, but to eliminate any risk of food borne illness, I prefer to use pasteurized egg whites. You can buy whole in-shell pasteurized eggs (youโ€™ll need to separate the whites yourself) or buy them pre-separated, like these.
  • Granulated sugarโ€“ It doesnโ€™t take a lot of extra sugar to bring out the natural sweetness of the strawberries. Raw sugars like turbinado don’t dissolve enough to blend into the filling. Stick with granulated for this recipe!
  • Frozen strawberriesโ€“ Because this recipe uses frozen strawberries, you can make it year round, even when strawberries arenโ€™t in season. The berries should be mostly thawed before adding them to the recipe.
  • Whipped toppingโ€“ Cool Whip or whipped topping adds a final layer of fluffy sweetness to the filling. Be sure to thaw it overnight in the fridge before adding it to the recipe.

How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Pie

Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a white bowl.

Step 1: Make the pie crusts. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and crushed graham crackers. Stir until the crumbs start to adhere together. If needed, add water by the Tablespoon until the crumbs stick together.

Two glass pie pans with graham cracker crusts.

Step 2: Prepare the pans. Grease 2 9 inch pie pans with butter or a neutral cooking spray. Divide the crumb mixture evenly between the two pans and use your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crust into the bottoms and sides of the pans.

Frothy whisked egg whites in a glass bowl.

Step 3: Beat the egg whites. Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the egg whites on medium high speed for 1 minute. They’ll look foamy and limp. Add the lemon juice and beat another mixture.

Electric whisk attachment with fluffy whipped strawberry mousse.

Step 4: Add sugar and strawberries. Add sugar and strawberries in three separate additions, beating well after each one.The mixture is done when it’s super fluffy, tripled in size, and holds a soft peak. This will take anywhere from 5-8 minutes total.

Cool whip stirred into whipped egg whites and strawberries.

Step 5: Add Cool Whip. Gently stir in the whipped topping.

Strawberry lemonade filling stacked into a graham cracker pie crust.

Step 6: Freeze. Divide the strawberry lemonade mixture between the two prepared pie shells, smoothing the tops. Flash freeze for 1 hour, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Storage and Make Ahead Instructions

  • These pies will keep well in the freezer for about 2 months.
  • If storing for more than a week, double wrap the pies in saran wrap and then foil.
  • Re-wrap and freeze any leftover pie before it gets too soft.
Frozen strawberry lemonade pie topped with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.

Expert Tips and Tricks

  • For a short cut: Use your favorite store bought graham cracker crusts.
  • To quickly crush graham crackers: Place them in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Otherwise, put them in a sturdy zip lock bag and smash with a rolling pin.
  • Swap the pan: If you don’t have a pie pan, you can use 1 9 x 13 inch pan and cut the finished dish into squares.
  • For easy slicing and serving: Fill a dish bigger than the pie dish with about an inch of hot water. Place the pie dish in the hot water for 30-60 seconds, then remove, slice, and serve immediately.
  • For serving: Serve this pie with extra slices of fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a slice of lemon.

FAQs

Can I halve the recipe?

Absolutely. If you would rather not make two pies you can absolutely divide the recipe in half.

Can I use other fruits besides strawberries?

Of course! This can also be made with frozen raspberries, peaches, or a blend of different fruits.

I have leftover pie filling. What can I do with it?

This recipe makes enough filling for two deep dish pies. If you are using regular pie dishes, you’ll likely have leftover filling. It can be refrigerated and eaten on its own as a strawberry mousse. It makes a great parfait with granola or crushed graham crackers.

Is it safe to eat raw egg whites?

While rare, raw eggs can contain salmonella. That’s why we recommend using pasteurized eggs for this recipe and other recipes that call for raw egg, like our Bourbon Eggnog. Pasteurization heats the eggs without cooking them, killing off harmful bacteria.

Can you whip pasteurized egg whites?

Absolutely! They might take a few minutes longer to fully whip, but I’ve never had a problem getting them to be light and fluffy!

Fork taking a bite of strawberry lemonade pie with whipped cream.

More Frozen Treats for Summer

Slice of strawberry lemonade pie on a white plate, surrounded by strawberries.

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie

This Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie is fluffy, light, and refreshing. Plus, itโ€™s no bake and easy to make gluten free!
4.7 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 174kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 12 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 24 whole graham crackers (crushed into tiny crumbs (or substitute 4 cups gluten free graham cracker crumbs))
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 2 egg whites (see note 1)
  • Juice of 2 small lemons (about 3 Tablespoons)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces frozen strawberries (mostly thawed)
  • 8 ounces whipped topping or Cool Whip (thawed)

Instructions

For the crusts:

  • Lightly grease 2 deep dish 9 inch pie plates with butter or a neutral cooking spray.
  • Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and water in a large bowl. Stir together until the mixture begins to adhere to itself. You should be able to pinch a small amount at a time and have it stick. If it doesn't, add a Tablespoon of water at a time until it does.
  • Divide the graham cracker crumbs between each dish, using your fingers or a measuring cup to press the mixture evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Place the crusts in the freezer while you make the fillings.

For the filling:

  • Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the egg whites on medium high speed for 1 minute. They'll look foamy and limp. Add the lemon juice and continue to beat on medium high speed for another minute. Add the remaining 2/3 cup sugar and strawberries in three separate additions, beating well after each one. The mixture will continue to increase in volume. It's done when the mixture is super fluffy, tripled in size, and holds a soft peak. This will take anywhere from 5-8 minutes total.
  • Fold in the whipped topping.
  • Divide the strawberry mixture evenly between the two pie crusts. Freeze uncovered for 1 hour, or until the top is solid, then cover tightly with saran wrap and foil and freeze for another 6 hours or overnight. To serve, drop the pie plate in an inch of hot water for about 30 seconds to help loosen the crust, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • This will make plenty of filling for 2 deep dish pies. If you’re using regular pie crusts, you can freeze any leftover filling by itself or store in the fridge and eat it cold, like a strawberry mousse.
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Course Pies & Tarts
Cuisine American
Keyword frozen lemonade pie, strawberry lemonade pie

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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40 Comments

  1. I’m so sorry to hear this didn’t turn out for you! I’m not sure what might’ve gone wrong. The pie definitely should stay frozen, but shouldn’t go completely to liquid when it’s softening.

  2. Love the way that pie looks and I can’t wait to make it. Just curious, do you think this pie could hold up in a springform pan?

  3. Made this last night. My hard-to-please, 6 year old daughter loved it!

    We used one lemon, but I think if I were to cater this to an older crowd I would reduce the sugar and use the other lemon.

  4. I had no idea those drinks were called “shakeups” but I do love them, and now I’m going to start calling them that! They ALWAYS give me a sore throat, but it’s totally worth it!

    I cannot wait to try this pie. My Dad’s birthday is coming up soon, and I really think he’d like it. One question – in the recipe you have “Juice of 2 lemons (see note).” For the life of me, I couldn’t find that note. Did I miss it? Am I blind?

    1. Ha! That’s so weird that it gives you a sore throat! What’s up with that? An no, your eyes weren’t deceiving you. I forgot to write the note! Thanks for the catch!

      1. I don’t know! Crystal Light always give me a sore throat, too. But I attribute that to some weird additive or articifical sweetener that is in CL. hmmmm…hope there’s nothing shady in those shakeups!

        1. I’ve never tried subbing coconut oil for butter in a graham cracker crust, but it seems like it would work alright. I think it’s worth experimenting on!

  5. This is dreamy, there is no other way around it. I always go for the a lemonade guy at the street fairs too. You can’t go to a street fair without fresh squeezed lemonade!

    1. Cool Whip or the off brand version of cool whip. You can also use homemade whipped cream although it will be less sweet.

  6. Talk about a dream dessert. That pink colour is ethereal and it looks as light as you describe it to be. I love strawberry lemonade and will gladly eat it in frozen pie form. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous.

  7. Oh mylanta! This pie is GORGEOUS!! I seriously need to look for an excuse to make a pie now….

  8. What a perfect, summery dessert! And I’d love to enjoy a summer Saturday of lemonade and festivals!

  9. Perfect, perfect, perfect summer dessert. I’ve never, ever heard of lemonade shake ups!!!!! Making this the next time all the kids and g-kids visit us at the Lake. PERFECT!!!!!!

    1. Next time you’re at a fair, see if you can find them. They’re so good!! I hope you and the family love the recipe!

  10. What a fantastic summer dessert! I’ll definitely add this to our menu soon…I bet it tastes as amazing as it looks!

  11. Strawberries do make lemonade shake ups even better and I am thrilled you incorporated them into this gorgeous pie. Great tip about using frozen strawberries!

  12. Courtney, I absolutely love this recipe!!! so so beautiful and what a great way to use the safe eggs! Pinned and can’t wait to try this! absolutely beautiful!

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