Bright & Beautiful: 11 Recipes with Lemon Pie Filling
I love having canned pie filling on hand when I want to make something quick. But honestly, a lemon pie is about the last thing I’d use it for. These recipes that use lemon pie filling are sweet, cool, creamy, and best of all, easy.
Easy Lemon Cobbler
A super simple dessert that combines the bright flavors of lemon with a buttery and crumbly topping. We’ll use a prepared lemon pie filling to simplify the process.
3-Ingredient Lemon Bars
These 3-ingredient lemon bars are easy to make and you’ve got everything you need for them in your pantry.
No-Bake Lemon Shortcake Icebox Cake
I love the layers, the creaminess, and the fresh fruit on top. This is one recipe you’ll make time and time again.Â
No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie
This one has only 5 ingredients for the filling. It’s light and refreshing, the perfect fluffy lemon icebox pie for summertime!
Lemon Twist Bread
Crescent rolls form the base of this lemon and cream cheese-filled, flaky breakfast treat. This is a low-effort semi-homemade recipe with a yummy topping and lemon glaze.
Easy No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Recipe
Looking for a delicious and easy dessert recipe that requires no baking? Look no further than this no-bake strawberry lemonade cheesecake recipe! With its creamy texture and sweet-tart flavor, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Air Fryer Lemon Hand Pies
These are easy and use lots of shortcuts. Still very good!
Lemon Pie Cheesecake Dip
It’s basically lemon cheesecake – in dip form – which means it’s not only delicious, but also SO easy to make.
Easy Lemon Jelly Donuts
These easy lemon jelly donuts start off with premade biscuits, filled with lemon pie filling and decorated with an easy glaze.
Easy Lemon Meringue Pie
There’s nothing wrong with a pre-made filling for your lemon meringue pie. It’s a huge shortcut and it’s still delicious.
Easy Lemon Poke Cake
This lemon poke cake features a soft lemon cake layer, a creamy lemon filling, and whipped cream on top.
Lemon Pie Trifle
So simple to make, you’re basically just layering things. This sweet treat is perfect for any gathering because it’s easy to make and travels well.
Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars
You will love this easy (almost) no-bake lemon cheesecake recipe.
serving ideas + fruit pairings
- Brunch: For brunch, we love lemon cheesecake dip with fresh fruit and bagels. For dinner parties, choose lemon trifle or poke cake for a refreshing finish.
- Spring & Summer: For summer picnics, choose lemon hand pies or poke cake. For spring gatherings, go for lemon cheesecake bars or trifle.
- Add Berries! Fresh blueberries go great with anything lemon. The flavors work well and the colors look lovely together. Fresh cherries also work really well on the lemon poke cake.
More lemon recipes to try
Make your own pie filling, try a fun drink, or even make some soap! These are all great choices when you have fresh lemons instead.
- Make your own lemon pie filling. I know I said having a canned one is great, but this homemade one is even better.
- One of my most popular recipes is this lemon parmesan spinach chicken – be warned, real lemons are used 😉
- Enjoy the taste of a creamy lemon pie. It’s a sweet treat that is easy to make and served cold.
- Sip on strawberry basil lemonade, a refreshing drink with sweet and tart flavors. Perfect for sunny days.
- Start your day off right with lemon zest soap. The scent is energizing and will make your skin feel refreshed and revitalized.
Whether you use canned filling or real lemons, you can’t go wrong with a lemon recipe.
By Katie Shaw
Katie shares simple, reliable recipes from her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens.