A creamy, tangy Lemon Icebox Pie made with a buttery graham cracker crust and dreamy lemon filling. This failproof recipe is easy to make, and perfect for any occasion!
After adding my Key Lime Pie recipe to the website earlier this year, I knew I wanted to make a lemon icebox version to share. And boy did it deliver! The lemon is the star here and that creamy texture is a huge winner! I love this pie so much!
It totally gets extra bonus points from me because it is so stinking easy to make!
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As a recipe developer who loves creating from-scratch desserts, I'm thrilled to share this creamy lemon dessert with you! If you enjoy this, I have plenty of other creamy favorites you might like, such as my Coconut Cream Pie and No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake!
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Graham Cracker Crust - Homemade or a 9-inch premade crust can be substituted.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - This adds sweetness and that signature silky texture. Don't substitute it with evaporated milk, they're not the same.
- Lemons - Fresh lemons are needed for their juice and zest. Don't substitute with bottled juice.
- Whipped Cream - To top the finished pie. Premade whipped cream can be substituted.
How To Make Lemon Icebox Pie
Making this easy lemon icebox pie recipe is simple and quick. Just a few steps stand between you and a slice of this creamy lemon dessert!
- Step 1: Combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Step 2: Press the mixture into your pie dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Next, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Step 4: Pour into your cooled crust and smooth out evenly.
- Step 5: Bake for 15 minutes, just until the center is slightly set and still has a little jiggle. Cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to the refrigerator for 4 hours.
- Step 6: Top with a generous layer of whipped cream and a little more lemon zest. Enjoy!
👉 Tips
- Use a food processor or rolling pin to turn the graham cracker sheets into crumbs.
- Let the icebox pie chill completely before slicing. This helps the filling set up and gives you clean slices.
This Lemon Icebox Pie recipe is one of my favorite pies to make and share with my family! While it's perfect for a cool summer dessert, it also makes a great Thanksgiving pie to add to your dessert table!
I hope you give this recipe a try soon!
-Sky 🩷
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📖 Recipe
Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 12 sheets graham crackers made into crumbs
- ¼ cup light brown sugar or granulated
- 3 ounces unsalted butter melted
- 1 pinch salt
Lemon Filling
- 3 large egg yolks
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
Lemon Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 15 minutes. The center should be just slightly set and still have a gentle jiggle.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Homemade Whipped Cream
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Before serving, top with a generous swirl of homemade whipped cream. Enjoy!
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