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!

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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
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!
This delicious recipe was first published in 2016 and updated in 2022
For more no bake desserts, easy dessert recipes, and perfect dessert ideas for hot summer months, subscribe to the newsletter and follow me on social media!
Louis says
It will be spring soon! Wanted something easy to make with tons of flavor! This is it!
Bob says
My family absolutely loved this dessert! It was just what everyone needed at the end of a hot summer day!
Janie Hines says
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! 🍋🍋
Mom says
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.
Dee says
That's good to know! I'm so glad you liked the pie -- We need to make it again, soon. 🙂
Joli says
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.
Dee says
I've never tried that, but I don't see why not. 🙂
Miz Helen says
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 Helen
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
I love no bake desserts, and this lemonade pie looks amazing!!
Dee says
Thanks, Amanda. It's so easy, which is good because it goes fast!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
This no bake pie is calling my name! I'd love a piece right now!
eat good 4 life says
This looks heavenly. I love the fact that is no bake. Such refreshing flavor for the summer too!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Why is it that the easiest recipes always tend to be the best?!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
This is absolutely perfect for summertime! No-bake, cool and refreshing - yes please!
Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says
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.
Dee says
I've heard of the frozen version too. I'll have to try that next! 🙂
Michelle De La Cerda says
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!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Oh that looks good...so refreshing and airy!