Description
This no-bake creamy lemon icebox pie recipe delivers a tangy, silky lemon filling on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion, especially warm weather, and can be made ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Drizzle in melted butter and stir until crumbs are coated. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust, covering the bottom and sides. Chill crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and slightly thickened.
- In a separate chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture in thirds until just combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
- Scoop the lemon filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap, pressing it onto the surface to prevent ice crystals, and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Before serving, let the creamy lemon icebox pie sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for the heavy cream for optimal whipping.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pie before freezing to prevent ice crystals.
- Allow the pie to thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature before slicing for a cleaner cut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Icebox Pie, Easy Lemon Icebox Pie, No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie, Homemade Lemon Icebox Pie, Lemon Icebox Pie with Condensed Milk, Graham Cracker Crust Lemon Pie, Tangy Lemon Icebox Dessert