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No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

Delicious No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

This No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie is a refreshing dessert perfect for warm days, requiring minimal prep and bringing bright lemon flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with crushed digestives or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for a less sweet dessert.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Using coconut oil makes a great dairy-free alternative.
Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Evaporated milk with extra sugar works as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Bottled juice can be used but fresh is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Omit if unavailable, but zest enhances the dish significantly.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened) Mascarpone cheese can be a delightful alternative.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whip until stiff peaks form for best results.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Pie Dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter until evenly coated. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for about 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
Incorporate Whipped Cream
  1. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into lemon mixture.
Combine and Chill
  1. Pour lemon filling into chilled crust, smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Remove pie from refrigerator, garnish with lemon zest or whipped cream, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is cold before whipping for best texture. Fresh lemon zest significantly enhances flavor. Chill the crust well to maintain structure.

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