The warmer months of the year are the time to indulge in light, refreshing no-bake pies, and our Lemon Berry No-Bake Probiotic Pie is the perfect example of pie perfection that comes with added benefits! This no-bake pie provides your body with live and active probiotic cultures from Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese for better gut health and digestion, all in the form of a light, luscious dessert.
This no-bake pie recipe is also rich in complete protein found in Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese, two must-have ingredients for easy pie recipes thanks to their ultra creamy, silky smooth texture. We paired them with light, tart lemon, sweet seasonal berries, and raw honey for natural sweetness instead of refined sugar. With zero baking time and so many nutritious ingredients, this is pie you’ll want to slice into all spring and summer long!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and even help support healthier blood sugar levels and improve levels of satiety due to how it triggers the release of GLP-1 since it is an excellent source of protein and high in bioavailable nutrition.
Lifeway Kefir contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Lifeway also offers our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy cultured cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that is also an excellent source of complete protein.
Prep Time: 4 hours (to set in fridge) Servings: 6-8Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon's worth)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 no-bake style graham cracker crust (use gluten-free alternative if needed)
- Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries)
- fresh lemon zest and/or slices
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Directions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine Lifeway Farmer Cheese, Lifeway Plain Kefir, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer (or blender), blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the pie is set and firm. (Overnight works great too!)
- Just before serving, top the pie with fresh mixed berries and garnish with mint leaves for a pop of spring color.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy a refreshing, probiotic-packed dessert!
- This pie will keep 4-5 days in the fridge or you can freeze it for up to 1 month if covered well. If freezing, thaw at least 1 hour in the fridge first before eating.
- Add an extra drizzle of honey over the berries for a glossy finish if you want!
- To make this sweeter, use a flavor of Lifeawy Kefir; our Lowfat Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach, Vanilla, and Mango would be excellent ways to sweeten it a bit more and add a pop of flavor for seasonal variations!
- To make this richer, use our whole milk kefir varieties instead of the lowfat varieties.
