Description
Lemon Icebox Pie is the ultimate summer dessert that blends zesty lemon flavor with a creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. This no-bake treat is not only refreshingly light but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for family gatherings or backyard barbecues. With its vibrant taste and beautiful presentation, this pie will surely steal the spotlight at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into a pie dish to create the crust and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice until smooth. Mix in lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold half into the lemon mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg