This delicious lemon pie is light, fluffy, and full of nostalgic charm. Lemon Marshmallow Pie is the perfect combination of tangy lemon, sweet marshmallow, and a buttery Vanilla Wafer pie crust.
What is Marshmallow Pie
Marshmallow Pie is a light, fluffy dessert made with melted marshmallows folded into a creamy base. It typically sits in a crunchy, buttery crust, such as graham cracker or vanilla wafer, and is usually a no-bake or minimal-bake treat.
The result is a soft, airy filling with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it a nostalgic and easy-to-make dessert.
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Why We Love This Pie
- It's an old fashioned family recipe – Passed down to me from my mother, now I am able to pass it along to my kids.
- Light and airy texture – the marshmallow and Cool Whip filling is silky smooth.
- Sweet and tangy balance – fresh lemon juice gives it the perfect citrus kick.
- Great for make-ahead desserts – it sets beautifully in the fridge!
Recipe Ingredients
For the Pie
- Marshmallows
- Fresh Lemons
- Cool Whip
- Water
For the Crust
- Vanilla Wafers
- Butter or Margarine
- Sugar
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Pie Crust Ideas
- Our original recipe called for a 9-inch baked pie shell.
- A standard graham cracker crust will also work.
- We love this cookie crust made with Nilla (Vanilla) Wafers.
Step-by-Step Recipe Directions
How to make a Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust.
- Crush the vanilla wafer cookies in a food processor or a Zip-Loc bag and a rolling pin.
- Combine the cookie crumbs with the sugar and melted butter. Mix.
- Press the vanilla wafer mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake the crust for 5 to 6 minutes and set aside.
How to make the Lemon Marshmallow Filling
- Place the marshmallows, lemon juice, lemon zest, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir frequently until the marshmallows melt. Put the lemon marshmallow mixture into the refrigerator to cool and thicken.
- Add the Cool Whip to the chilled lemon mixture and fold until completely mixed. Pour the marshmallow filling into the Nilla Wafer crust.
This old-fashioned Lemon Marshmallow Pie is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Marshmallow pie recipe is bound to be a family favorite.
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Lemon Marshmallow Pie
Ingredients
Vanilla Wafer Crust
- 45 Vanilla Wafer Cookies crushed - 1 ½ cups
- 5 tablespoon Butter or margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
Lemon Marshmallow Pie Filling
- 24 Large Marshmallows
- ⅓ cup Lemon Juice fresh squeezed
- ⅓ cup Water
- Lemon Zest from 2 lemons
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Instructions
To make the crust
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix the Vanilla Wafer crumbs with the melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture into a 9" pie plate.
- Bake the crust for 5 - 6 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
For the pie
- Heat marshmallows, lemon juice, water, and half of the lemon zest over medium heat until the marshmallows melt. Stir frequently.
- Remove from heat and place the lemon and marshmallow mixture in a bowl. Refrigerate until cooled and slightly thickened.
- Once the mixture is cool, fold in the Cool Whip.
- Pour the lemon pie filling into the prepared crust. Top with a little extra whipped topping and the remaining lemon zest if desired.
- Refrigerate until the pie has completely set. Serve.
Notes
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- Our original recipe called for a 9-inch baked pie shell.
- A standard graham cracker crust will also work.
- We love this cookie crust made with Vanilla Wafers.
Jodies Kitchen
This looks fabulous.I cant wait to try it.I pinned as well.
Cook This Again
Thanks! Let me know what you think. 🙂
The Cookie Puzzle
Lemon and Marshmallows in a pie! This looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us.