Easy No Bake Lemon Tart Recipe (Creamy & Refreshing!)

Craving something sweet, tangy, and refreshing—but don’t want to turn on the oven? This easy no bake lemon tart is your new go-to dessert. With just a handful of ingredients and zero baking required, it’s the perfect summer lemon tart recipe for gatherings, picnics, or a quiet night in.

I’m sharing the exact steps in my video below—so you can make this creamy lemon dessert right alongside me!

A tart with a graham cracker crust and creamy filling, garnished with whipped cream and mint, with one slice served on a separate plate.

Why You’ll Love This Tart – No oven needed and perfect for summer!

Uses fresh lemon juice for a bright, tangy flavor – so much better than bottled.
Simple ingredients—just 5 or 6 pantry staples that you can get at your local food store
This easy no-bake lemon dessert is make-ahead friendly – (hello, stress-free hosting!)
Elegant enough for guests, our homemade lemon tart is easy enough for weeknights

A slice of no-bake lemon tart with a crumbly crust and whipped topping on a white plate, with the remaining tart in the background.

Ingredients (see Recipe Card below)

You’ll need:
– Graham cracker crumbs
– Sweetened condensed milk
– Fresh lemon juice
– Lemon zest
– Heavy cream

🛒 You can find my favorite tart pan and citrus zester in my Amazon shop.

Lemons, a glass lemon juicer, a can of sweetened condensed milk, a measuring cup of sugar, and an empty tart pan on a countertop.

Watch the Recipe: Video Section

🎥 Watch the full step-by-step recipe in my new YouTube video below!

This video shows you exactly how to make this no bake lemon tart in minutes—with tips for perfect texture and flavor.

How to Bake the Best Lemon Tart (recipe card below)

Make sure the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter are mixed well and pressed firmly into your tart pan
Mix the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until thick
Pour into prepared crust
Chill at least 4 hours (or overnight)
Top with whipped cream or cool whip

A lemon, a zester, a pie with a creamy filling on a plate, and a bowl of whipped topping sit on a wooden table.

Tips and Tricks for Cozy Bakers

Get all of your ingredients out before you start, including juicing the lemons and grating the lemon zest.
Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled!
Add parchment to the tart pan bottom for easy removal
Use a zester for extra fragrant lemon zest
Chill until fully set for clean slices – I recommend overnight if you can.

A lemon cream pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, mint leaves, and lemon zest, with one slice removed on a decorative plate.

Serving & Storage Tips

On the day you plan to serve this refreshing lemon tart, garnish it with freshly whipped cream, or use the real whipping cream in the aerosol can (in the dairy section). Make sure it’s kept chilled until you’re ready to serve.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

It’s really such an easy summer dessert that you can make a couple of days ahead, making it perfect for party planning.

A partially eaten slice of creamy pie with a graham cracker crust and whipped topping on a white plate with a fork.

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A lemon tart with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, lemon zest, and mint leaves, on a decorative plate.

Printable Recipe Card

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A creamy lemon pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, lemon zest, and a mint leaf, served on a decorative plate with one slice missing.

A slice of creamy lemon tart with a fork on a white plate, shown above a whole tart; text highlights it's an easy no-bake recipe that takes only 15 minutes to make.

Judy Kahansky

Judy Kahansky is an experienced writer and baker, creating delicious desserts (including pie!) for over 40 years. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, enjoy the simple life, and are travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Ruby.