Lemon Icebox Pie

Lemon Icebox Pie is the perfect summer dessert. Cool, light, and tangy, you can enjoy this refreshing treat on any occasion. The pie is a refreshing dessert that features a tart and creamy lemon filling encased in a buttery graham cracker crust.

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Why this Easy Lemon Ice box Pie Recipe is a Keeper

Unlike a lemon meringue pie, this creamy lemon icebox pie does not use egg whites or egg yolks. It’s an old-fashioned no-bake pie with a delicious lemon filling and a crust made of graham cracker crumbs and can be chilled in the refrigerator. Here’s a few reasons why you’ll want to try this lemon pie:

• Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for this light and fluffy old-fashioned lemon pie can easily be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
• Family Friendly: Pie is the perfect endcap to any family dinner, and this lemon icebox pie is no exception! Your kids and dinner guests will love it.
• Adaptable: Add whatever toppings you’d like to this lemon ice box pie, such as fresh or candied lemon slices.

If you’re looking for more dessert recipes, try these: No Bake Lemon Icebox Cake, No Bake Butterfinger Pie, and Chocolate Pudding Pie.

How Far in Advance Can I Make this Old-Fashioned Lemon Pie Recipe?

This lemon icebox pie can be made up to five days in advance. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate, then take out when ready to serve.

Ingredient Notes for Easy Lemon Icebox Pie

• Fresh Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest: You can get these from the same lemon. Juice the lemon, then peel the zest afterwards for lots of lemon flavor.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for this Easy Dessert Recipe

This easy dessert with a lemon custard filling can be made a day ahead. Here are some tips and tricks for adding your own take on this 9-inch pie:

• Evaporated Milk: Substitute the condensed milk with evaporated milk. It’s also possible to add a little vanilla extract.
• Lime or Pineapple: Top the pie with key lime or pineapple instead of lemon to vary the flavors; the amount of lemon you use is up to you. You can also add vanilla wafers.
• Different Pie Crust: Try other kinds of crusts instead of the graham cracker crust, like cookie crust. You can also make the crust yourself for this old fashioned lemon pie.

Special Equipment Needed for this No-Bake Pie

• Zester: Use a zester to easily zest the lemon peel. If you don’t have one, you can use a fork, but a zester makes the process even easier and results in a stronger lemon flavor.
• 9-inch Pie Plate: This is the ideal size pie crust for making this deep dish pie.

1. Mix the Batter

First, add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, and lemon juice. Add the lemon zest and food coloring, if desired, into a large bowl or a medium bowl. Next, stir the mixing bowl of pie filling well with a spoon, hand mixer, or whisk.

2. Refrigerate

Pour mixture into pie pan with prepared pie crust and smooth with a spatula. Keep your pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight to make the filling firmer.

3. Decorate and Serve this Easy Lemon Icebox Pie REcipe

Once the pie has chilled, slice into 8 equal pieces and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip if desired. You can garnish with sliced lemon too.

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Dessert Ideas to Serve with Lemon Icebox Pie

• Stabilized Whipped Cream
• Blueberry Syrup
• Pineapple Lemonade