Description
Lemon Icebox Pie is the ultimate summer dessert, combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious lemon filling that’s as refreshing as a cool breeze. This easy-to-make pie will delight your guests and become the star of any gathering. With its creamy texture and zesty flavor, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon. Top it with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lemon zest for an Instagram-worthy finish that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 3 large egg yolks
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg