Description
Lemon Icebox Pie is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances zesty lemon flavor with a creamy filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make treat is ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a sweet and tangy indulgence. With its vibrant presentation and delightful taste, Lemon Icebox Pie will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a pie dish.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sweetened condensed milk, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over pie. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider folding in fresh berries before chilling. Substitute the graham cracker crust with crushed cookies like Oreos or vanilla wafers for a different twist.