Description
Made with a classic graham cracker crust and plenty of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, this soft and creamy Lemon Icebox Pie is so delightful! It’s not too sweet, not too tart, and super easy to make with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups (201g) graham cracker crumbs (about 11 full sheet graham crackers)
- 3 tbsp (39g) sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup (240ml) fresh lemon juice (6–8 lemons)
- two 14 oz cans sweetened condensed milk
- 8 large egg yolks
- 2 1/2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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To make the crust, add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
Add the melted butter and stir until well combined and crumbly.
Pour the mixture into a deep dish 9-inch pie pan and spread the crumbs around so that they are evenly dispersed.
Press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Set aside. -
To make the filling, whisk the lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk together in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the lemon zest and egg yolks on high until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add sweetened condensed milk mixture to egg mixture and stir to combine.
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Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
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Cool on cooling rack for an hour, then refrigerate until firm, 5-6 hours.
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To make the whipped cream, add the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
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Pipe whipped cream around the edges of the pie, adding half a lemon slice between each swirl, if desired.
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Store pie in the fridge. Pie is best if eaten within 4-5 days.
Notes
- Makes 10-12 slices.
- To Store: Keep pie well-covered in the fridge and enjoy within 4-5 days for the best results.
- To Freeze: Cover pie tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 419
- Sugar: 49.1 g
- Sodium: 185.7 mg
- Fat: 18.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 57.3 g
- Protein: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 134.8 mg