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No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

Published: Dec 22, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 2 Comments

This classic Southern Dessert takes only 10 minutes of prep!
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This is a great no bake dessert, a classic southern favorite that couldn't be easier to make! Easy No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie tastes super fancy, but it only takes 10 minutes to make!

This dessert is great for a hot day, bbq's, cookouts, or a holiday party. It's just so simple and there won't be any leftovers, I promise!

Next time try this Chocolate Hershey Pie - it's another crazy good no bake pie with only 3 ingredients!

Lemon Icebox Pie on plate with fork. It's garnished with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs.
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Why you'll love this recipe

Lemon Ice Box Pie is for all lemon lovers out there who want to enjoy a delicious dessert without all the fussy prep! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart!

There's no getting out the electric mixer. No need to beat cream cheese or tempering egg yolks. You don't even need to dirty another pan for melted butter to make a homemade graham cracker crust. Just use a store-bought crust!

Because it uses only a handful of simple ingredients, this will become a new family favorite! The hardest part of making this pie is simply waiting for it to freeze. Once it sets, you're golden, enjoy!

It's perfect for summertime when it's too hot to heat up the house. You'll love this no bake recipe!

Ingredients

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For the exact measurements for this easy no-bake pie, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  •  graham cracker crumb crust - store bought is my shortcut or if you'd like to make your own crust, use this yummy recipe!
  • lemon zest and fresh lemon juice - use fresh lemons. It will take 4-5 lemons. You'll want to make sure you have plenty of juice.
  • Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk - don't substitute an off-brand as the pie may not set up.
  • vanilla - just a touch, but it adds so much!

Garnish with graham cracker crumbs or lemon slices.

Instructions

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This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Whisk the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla together in a medium bowl.
  2. Make the lemon icebox pie filling. Add the lemon juice and zest, and continue whisking until it's smooth and begins to thicken.
  3. Pour the lemon pie filling into the prepared graham crackers crust.
  4. Freeze for four hours or refrigerate for 8 hours.
  5. Allow a frozen pie to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before slicing.
  6. If desired frost the top of the pie with whipped cream (I use Cool Whip!). Top with leftover crumb mixture, crushed graham cracker crumbs or a small amount of zest.

Equipment

You can really keep it simple with this recipe!

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  • whisk - no kitchen can be without a great whisk!
  • I prefer to use a large glass mixing bowl personal preference, but this is the one I use.
  • This is the best lemon/lime juicer I've found! I use it all the time. I love that it has two sizes and that it's coated. I used to have one that was aluminum and I accidentally put it through the dishwasher. From then on every time I touched it my hands turned black - not cool!
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Tips

Only use Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk! The off-name brands may not set up correctly and your pie will be runny!

Use fresh lemons! Don't substitute with juice from a bottle.

Variations

Love key lime pie? Just substitute key limes for the lemons and you'll have key lime pie, delicious!

Top your pie with fresh berries in the summer, how delicious would that be?

Storage

The no-bake lemon pie is best kept frozen. It's easier to slice and will keep its shape. Wrap it well in plastic wrap and freeze until you're ready to slice and enjoy!

A slice of pie on a plate with a bite taken out of it. It's topped with whipped cream and graham cracker sprinkles.
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Related recipes

This is the BEST Lemon Pie recipe. It's the perfect dessert for a summer picnic or for entertaining. This no-bake recipe is just so darn easy! Aren't you excited to give it a try?

Here are more of my favorite lemon desserts!

  • Lemon Curd - sweet and tangy this is lusciously indulgent!
  • This recipe for lemon bars has been in our family for generations! The frosting is ridiculously good and you may even want to double it - it's that good!
  • Pink Lemonade Cupcakes - fun, sweet and delicious, these cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat!

Additionally I do have a few more no bake pies on the blog - No Bake Strawberry Pie, Ice Box Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie or make this amazing Apricot Pie Recipe!

If you love this recipe, please give it a five star rating!!

Lemon Icebox Pie on plate with fork. It's garnished with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs.
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No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

This classic Southern Dessert takes only 10 minutes of prep!
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Prep Time10 mins
Freeze Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Lemon/Lime Juicer

Ingredients

  • 1 graham cracker pie crust
  • ¾ cup lemon juice 4-5 lemons
  • 2 cans Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 lemon zested
  • homemade whipped cream or cool whip optional topping

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Instructions

  • Whisk the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla together in a large bowl.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest, continue whisking until it's smooth and begins to thicken.
  • Pour the lemon icebox pie filling into the graham cracker crust. Smooth with the back of a spoon.
  • Freeze for four hours until firm.
  • Allow a frozen pie to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before slicing.
  • If desired, top with cool whip and lemon zest or graham cracker crumbles. Enjoy!

Notes

Although you can refrigerate this pie, I recommend keeping it frozen. It slices so much cleaner frozen. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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  1. Cindy

    January 19, 2023 at 5:24 am

    5 stars
    Yummy!! Could this be made as pudding cups and skip the crust??

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      January 20, 2023 at 8:18 am

      Sure, you could do that! I'd top it with some whipped cream - yum!

      Reply

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