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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    No Bake Kool-Aid Pie

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 9, 2022 by Dee

    No Bake Lemonade Kool-Aid Pie recipe made with sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping and Kool Aid is easy to make and a delicious dessert for summer.  via @meamelNo Bake Lemonade Kool-Aid Pie recipe made with sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping and Kool Aid is easy to make and a delicious dessert for summer. You can whip up this cool, creamy 4 ingredient sweet treat in minutes! via @meamel

    This No Bake Kool-Aid Pie recipe made with sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping and lemonade Kool Aid is easy to make and a delicious dessert for summer. You can whip up this cool, creamy lemonade kool-aid pie in minutes!

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    I am a complete sucker for easy desserts - the easier, the better. And like my and strawberry Jello Pie, key lime pie, and orange creamsicle pie, this easy lemonade pie is one of the easiest dessert recipes you can make.

    The secret ingredient in this no bake dessert is a Kool-aid packet -- yes, the childhood favorite you probably loved as a kid! The Kool-Aid is the surprise ingredient here, and that's why I wanted to make this. Nobody believes this delicious pie is made with a drink mix!

    I first saw this old fashioned no bake kool aid pie recipe at a church potluck a few years ago, but I had pretty much forgotten about it. But, over the weekend, I found this old recipe when I was cleaning off the bookcase because our new puppy thought that my old cookbooks looked very tasty!

    Simple Ingredients

    You only need 4 ingredients for this incredibly easy no bake kool aid pie recipe. You can find them in most grocery stores:

    • Packet of Kool-Aid -- I used lemonade here
    • Sweetened condensed milk -- not evaporated milk!
    • 8 oz container of Cool Whip -- or any whipped topping
    • Graham cracker pie crust

    How to Make Kool Aid Pie

    First, add the packet of Koolaid, sweetened condensed milk and Cool Whip to a large bowl. By the way, you can use your favorite flavors here.

    If you're not a lemon lover, use the same basic recipe and make a different flavor.

    lemon kool aid drink mix in a mixing bowl with cool whip and sweetened condensed milk

    Next, mix all of the ingredients together, using a silicone spatula. If you don't have a spatula, just use a large spoon or wooden spoon.

    The mixture should be smooth and creamy when you're done mixing.

    Oh, and whatever you do, don't try to taste the filling until you add the sweetened condensed milk. Unsweetened kool-aid is tart! My daughter and I tried it, and whoa, is that sour!

    lemonade pie filling in mixing bowl with spatula

    Note -- The pie filling is not bright yellow. It's actually on the pale side. If you want the pie filling to look more like lemon custard, you can add a few drops of yellow food coloring.

    Then, spoon the lemon pie filling into the graham cracker pie shell. Use the spatula to smooth the filling so that it's nice and even.

    smooth kool aid pie filling in graham cracker crust with red spatula

    Chilling Time

    Pop the pie into the refrigerator for an hour or two so it firms up. Keep it in the fridge until you're ready to eat, and that's it.

    I like to top this easy lemonade pie with more whipped topping and a lemon slice or two, just to make it pretty. Serve it with additional lemon slices and more whipped topping or whipped cream for an extra special dessert!

    slice of kool aid pie with lemon slices on table

    Storage

    Store any leftover kool-aid pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep well for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the pie. Just defrost it in the fridge for few hours when you're ready to eat.

    Variations

    There are a couple of ways to customize this no bake pie to your liking.

    Use your favorite flavor of kool-aid. We love pink lemonade, and strawberry kool-aid is perfect for making strawberry pie! You can also try the black cherry, blue raspberry or tropical punch kool-aid flavor.

    Or, use your favorite color! The flavor possibilities are endless! You can even make mini kool-aid pies for birthday parties or to celebrate summer vacation!

    Recipe

    no bake lemonade kool aid pie with lemon slice and graham cracker crust on a white plate

    No Bake Lemonade Kool-Aid Pie

    Published by Dee
    No Bake Lemonade Kool-Aid Pie recipe made with sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping and Kool Aid is easy to make and a delicious dessert for summer. You can whip up this cool, creamy 4 ingredient sweet treat in minutes!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    refrigerate 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 277 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pre-cooked graham cracker pie shell
    • 1 packet of lemon flavor Kool-Aid
    • 14- oz can of sweetened condensed milk
    • 8- oz container of whipped topping like Cool Whip

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, stir the Kool-Aid, milk and whipped topping together
    • Pour into the graham cracker pie crust
    • Refrigerate until filling is firm
    • Top with lemon slices and additional whipped topping if desired

    Notes

    You can use your favorite flavor of Kool-Aid with this recipe. The flavor possibilities are endless!

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 221mgSugar: 32gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 1.4mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 0.6mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    I have a bad habit of writing things down and sticking scraps of paper in cookbooks. My grandma did the same thing, which is why I'm trying to move these old recipes onto the blog before anything happens to them

    No bake lemonade Kool Aid pie is one of our favorite easy pie recipes and a great recipe for summer. This creamy pie is cool, lemony, smooth and a refreshing end to any summer meal. Of course, it's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks too!

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    This delicious recipe was first published in 2016 and updated in 2022

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    1. Louis says

      March 11, 2023 at 11:12 am

      It will be spring soon! Wanted something easy to make with tons of flavor! This is it!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Bob says

      July 29, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      My family absolutely loved this dessert! It was just what everyone needed at the end of a hot summer day!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Janie Hines says

      June 08, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      My sister made this today and I am amazed how good this is! I don't like crust, cool whip or pie. This is delicious. It taste more like cheesecake to me. It seems the simplest things are always surprisingly good! Love it! 🍋🍋

      Reply
    4. Mom says

      June 28, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      Fantastic pie! It would be perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. I didn't know until later that my husband used unsweetened Kool-Aid. It was tart but not sour, so that's what we'll use again next time.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 28, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        That's good to know! I'm so glad you liked the pie -- We need to make it again, soon. 🙂

    5. Joli says

      August 13, 2019 at 7:49 am

      Could you do the same with orange or lime? My boys are obsessed with citrus year round so I’m always trying to change it up.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 14, 2019 at 7:28 am

        I've never tried that, but I don't see why not. 🙂

    6. Miz Helen says

      July 11, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      We will love this lemonade pie, it looks perfect for summer. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    7. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

      July 09, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      I love no bake desserts, and this lemonade pie looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Thanks, Amanda. It's so easy, which is good because it goes fast!

    8. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      July 08, 2016 at 9:29 am

      This no bake pie is calling my name! I'd love a piece right now!

      Reply
    9. eat good 4 life says

      July 08, 2016 at 5:47 am

      This looks heavenly. I love the fact that is no bake. Such refreshing flavor for the summer too!

      Reply
    10. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

      July 07, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      Why is it that the easiest recipes always tend to be the best?!

      Reply
    11. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

      July 07, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      This is absolutely perfect for summertime! No-bake, cool and refreshing - yes please!5 stars

      Reply
    12. Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says

      July 07, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      I love this light and fluffy lemon pie! I used to make this pie, but instead of the Kool-Aid used a small can of frozen lemonade concentrate.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 08, 2016 at 10:44 am

        I've heard of the frozen version too. I'll have to try that next! 🙂

    13. Michelle De La Cerda says

      July 07, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      No-bake pie! This looks fun to make one of those recipes you can have the kids help with. It looks fool proof and oh so tasty!

      Reply
    14. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      July 07, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Oh that looks good...so refreshing and airy!

      Reply

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