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Creamy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

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A simple, cool, and zesty no-bake lemon icebox pie perfect for hot summer days, featuring a creamy filling with fresh lemon zest and juice in a graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Make the filling base: Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add sweetness and flavor: Gradually mix in sweetened condensed milk, then stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract if using.
  4. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  5. Fold whipped cream into filling: Gently fold whipped cream into lemon mixture using a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Assemble and chill: Pour filling over chilled crust, smooth top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Serve: Garnish with extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free crust, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or finely crushed nuts. Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter, less tart pie. If filling is too runny, add 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water before folding in whipped cream. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling; optionally bake crust 5 minutes at 350°F for toasted flavor. Use a warm knife to slice for clean cuts.

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Keywords: no-bake, lemon pie, icebox pie, summer dessert, creamy, easy dessert, lemon zest, no oven, quick dessert

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