Strawberry Lemonade Pie is a unique twist on the traditional lemonade pie. The strawberry flavor and lemonade make the perfect summer dessert.
I have always been a big fan of the classic lemonade pie. You know the one I’m talking about… Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, and canned frozen lemonade concentrate in a graham cracker crust. They’re just so delicious and taste like summer! They’re perfectly tangy, tart, and creamy. Plus, they’re so, so easy to whip up. You just mix it together and pour it in a store-bought crust.
While I was enjoying a strawberry lemonade popsicle not too long ago, I thought… “Huh, I wonder if I can add some strawberry flavor to my favorite lemonade pie and create a strawberry lemonade pie?”
And, that set me on a mission. I ended up testing this recipe with frozen strawberries, strawberry daiquiri mix, strawberry jello, fresh strawberries, and a host of other strawberry-flavored ingredients. Surprisingly, the best flavor and texture came by adding one simple ingredient – strawberry pie filling. The pie filling gave it great strawberry flavor, a beautiful pink color, and chunks of strawberries to boot! It was exactly what I was looking for in this perfect, refreshing summer dessert!
What is strawberry lemonade pie?
Strawberry lemonade pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert perfect for your summertime sweet tooth! This amazing treat combines the flavors of strawberries and lemonade in a cold and creamy pie filling. It typically consists of a graham cracker or cookie crust, a creamy strawberry and lemonade flavored filling, and fresh strawberries as a topping or mixed into the filling.
Featuring simple ingredients, like this 5-ingredient recipe, strawberry lemonade pie is a quick, easy, and super delicious dessert to add to your warm-weather menu. Y’all enjoy!
Why this recipe has to make 2 pies:
This recipe makes two pies. I know that’s frustrating for some, but hear me out… The original lemonade pie recipe calls for a 12-ounce container of Cool Whip for one pie. Well, they don’t make Cool Whip in that size anymore – only 8-ounce and 16-ounce containers. And, I’ve tested both of those sizes and just wasn’t happy with the results for just one pie. So, swapping the recipe around to call for a total of 24 ounces of Cool Whip [3 (8-ounce containers)] for 2 pies means we get that perfect ratio – 12 ounces for each pie.
If you’re insistent on making just one you’ll need 1 (8-ounce) container plus half of another one. But that just gets messy and it’s not very precise. It can be done. Just cut all the other ingredients in half. I just hate recipes that leave me with odd amounts of leftover ingredients – like half a can of pie filling. What will I ever actually do with that? So, just make two!
Plus, making two pies means you can share one with a friend or neighbor. And, we need more of things like that today!
Why I prefer freezing this pie:
Adding the strawberry pie filling does make the strawberry lemonade pie a little softer than the plain lemonade pie, so I recommend freezing this pie. It cuts easier and holds together better. That being said, it works fine in the fridge, too. It’s just a little soft.
If frozen, you can simply let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. With a sharp knife, I had absolutely no trouble at all cutting through the completely frozen pie.
Learn how to make a Homemade Graham Cracker Crust!
There’s something about a buttery, sweet, and salty graham cracker crust that makes for the perfect vessel for just about any pie. And while I am certainly no stranger to the convenience of a pre-made crust, sometimes I want to make a recipe a little special and make the crust, too.
How to make a Graham Cracker Crust
Recipe Card
5-Ingredient Strawberry Lemonade Pies
Ingredients
- 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 3 (8-ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)
- 1 (20-ounce) can strawberry pie filling
- 2 (6-ounce) (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crusts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and undiluted lemonade concentrate until smooth. The mixture should thicken slightly.
- Add the whipped topping and whisk to combine thoroughly.
- Fold in the strawberry pie filling until well combined.
- Divide the pie filling evenly between the two crust. This makes a lot of filling and will make for tall pies, so just be cautious. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or freeze until set, then slice and serve.
Nutrition
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
Francine Jacobson
Can I make it without the lemonade– I don’t want a tangy flavor?
Unfortunately, the pie will not set without the acid from the lemonade.
Mary Beth Koch
I’m want to try this in a 9 x 13. Or do you think I should use a half sheet pan?
I think a 9×13 might work, but I can’t say for sure.
Leah
This recipe is so good, and so simple to make! My family really liked this strawberry lemonade pie, but I wondered how it would be with limeade concentrate and cherry pie filling instead, so I gave it a try. And man was it delicious! Both flavors are keepers for sure!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Love the cherry limeade idea!!!
Vicki
I commented earlier that this sounded really good, and after finally getting around to making it, I can say…. it’s DELICIOUS! The frozen filling reminds us of strawberry ice cream, so smooth and creamy. We love it! Thanks Stacey!!
Awesome! I’m so glad to hear y’all enjoyed these!!
Sandy
Could raspberry pie filling replace the strawberry pie filling if not available?
Absolutely!
Pat Brown
What can be used in place of strawberry pie filling, I can’t find any at my local stories.
Plan to make for Mothers Day.
You could perhaps use some melted strawberry jam. That’s what my next favorite version when testing was.
Vicki
This pie sounds so delicious, and even though there are only three in my family, I don’t think I’ll have any trouble with them getting eaten with my husband and son in the house…..I’ll probably be lucky to snag any at all! Hubby LOVES another recipe similar to this and this sounds even better. One nice thing is that these pies can be frozen, so I’d imagine that means you can serve one and keep the other one frozen a little longer? (If certain family members let you!]
Absolutely! When frozen and tightly wrapped, they should last a little while. Hope you’ll enjoy!
Stacey English
I can not wait to try this! Sounds yummy!
I sure hope you enjoy them!!
STEPHANIE POWELL
how would you make this pie sugar free way thanks
You would have to find sugar free lemonade, sugar free sweetened condensed milk, sugar free Cool Whip, and sugar free pie filling.
Linda
How to make using fresh strawberries?
You can stir in a bout 1 cup of chopped strawberries into the plain lemonade pie, but it doesn’t yield a whole lot of strawberry flavor.