Name: Lemon Icebox Pie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

February 12, 2026

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. 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 and can be chilled in the refrigerator.

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Lemon Icebox Pie

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.

Add in lemon juice and lemon zest and whisk until thickened. If a brighter yellow color is desired add a few drops of yellow food coloring and mix in.

Pour lemon mixture into crust and spread evenly.

Cover and refrigerator for at least 4 hours. You can also freeze it overnight.

If frozen remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving.

Slice into 8 equal pieces and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Zest Extraction Technique 🍋
Use a microplane grater to extract lemon zest, ensuring you only remove the bright yellow outer layer and avoid the bitter white pith underneath.
Crust Compression Trick 🥄
When pressing the graham cracker crust into the pie pan, use the bottom of a measuring cup to create an even, compact base that won't crumble when sliced.
Condensed Milk Temperature Hack 🌡️
Bring sweetened condensed milk to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free incorporation with lemon juice and other ingredients.
Whipping Cream Stability Secret 🥛
Chill your mixing bowl and whisk for 15 minutes before whipping cream to achieve maximum volume and stability for the pie topping.
Freezing vs. Refrigerating Pro Tip ❄️
For a firmer texture, freeze the pie for 2-3 hours instead of just refrigerating, which creates a more ice cream-like consistency.

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