This Lemon Icebox Pie is a creamy lemon pie filling made with sweetened condensed milk baked into a graham cracker crust. It is one of the best summer pies you’ll ever make!
Lemon Icebox Pie
As much as I enjoy coming up with new and interesting recipes I really love getting to share classic recipes from my childhood with you. Today’s Lemon Icebox Pie was something my grandma used to make and it was always one of my favorites.
I haven’t thought about it in years and the other day I was saying how much I like lemon desserts and it came back to me in a flash! Mmm, that smooth, sweet and sour, lemony pie with the buttery graham cracker crust. I swear I don’t think I’ve had a lemon icebox pie as an adult (guess I was too busy asking grandma to make her blackberry pie!). I had definitely never made one.
Is Lemon Icebox Pie a southern thing? I still don’t know all of the answers but I can tell you this. I’ve now made one, it was amazing, and everyone who tried it loved it.
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How to Make Lemon Icebox Pie:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F.
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In a bowl mix together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
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Add melted butter to mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Pat the graham cracker mixture into a greased pie pan making sure to go up the sides to create a nice crust.
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Bake crust for 10 minutes then remove from oven and let cool.
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While the crust bakes and cools mix the lemon juice, lemon zest, Sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks together in a bowl.
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Pour the mixture into the crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the middle still jiggles slightly.
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Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before covering it with plastic wrap and placing it in the refrigerator to chill.
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Serve with homemade whipped cream!
How Long Do You Chill Lemon Icebox Pie?
Chilling the pie helps the filling set up and gives that lemon flavor time to develop. Let your lemon icebox pie chill for at least 6 hours, I recommend making it a day ahead of time and letting it chill overnight. Then in the morning you have a beautiful, creamy, pie that is just the right amount of sour and sweet. Add some homemade whipped cream on top and dig in!
Want More Lemon Recipes?
- Lemon Cream Cheese Danish
- Lemon Pound Cake French Toast Skewers
- Lemon Berry Napoleons
- Lemon Loaf
- No Bake Lemon Meringue Dip
What you will need to make Lemon Icebox Pie:
- Ceramic Pie Plate – This 9 inch pie dish is perfect for serving up your favorite pie.
- Mixing Bowls – These are some of my favorite mixing bowls. Pour all of your ingredients in and stir them up to make your pie.
LEMON ICEBOX PIE
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- 2 c Graham cracker crumbs (I buy the boxed crumbs but it is about 14 graham crackers ifyou are making your own crumbs)
- 1/4 c Sugar
- 6 tbsp Butter , melted
- 1 1/4 c Fresh lemon juice (6-8 lemons)
- 24 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 8 Egg yolks , large
- 2 tbsp Lemon zest , finely grated
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Preheat the oven to 325°F.
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In a bowl mix together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
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Add melted butter to mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Pat the graham cracker mixture into a greased pie pan making sure to go up the sides to create a nice crust.
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Bake crust for 10 minutes then remove from oven and let cool.
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While the crust bakes and cools mix the rest if the ingredients together in a bowl.
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Pour the mixture into the crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the middle still jiggles slightly.
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Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before covering it with plastic wrap and placing it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours ( I recommend overnight).
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Serve with homemade whipped cream!
Julie @ Logger's Wife says
That looks so yummy! It’s hard to find desserts that my husband and I both like but I think this might fit the bill! (visting from Thrifty Thursday)
Sarah says
Making this tonight…it’s my hubby’s favorite!!
Kat says
i hope he likes it! 🙂
Muriel says
Very nice but can you make individual ones in stead of large ones for people on their own
Kat says
That is a great idea. You could totally take this recipe and split it into two, or maybe 4 small tart pans. I will give that a try in the spring…though I could pretty much eat a whole pie on my own 😉
Crystal Lopez says
Yum! I love icebox pie! This is such a refreshing dessert for the warmer months and certainly a crowd pleaser!
Christina says
What a light and refreshing dessert! I just love easy desserts like this one!
Taryn says
I love easy recipes. Only 7 ingredients is perfect! Thanks for the great recipe 🙂
Marie says
I love citrus desserts so much, especially lemon ones! This pie looks incredible and so easy to make too! Pinning this one. ????
Gloria says
Well I am a lemon lover. This creamy pie sounds delicious. Perfect for Easter, but I would eat this all year long. Great for the warm summer weather….and delicious cold desserts.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
This lemon pie looks outstanding! My family goes ga-ga over all things lemon and they are going to turn cartwheels over your delicious pie. I can’t wait to make it!
Kate says
Oh my goodness, you had me at lemon! I love lemon in many recipe contexts, but especially in desserts! THey are so refreshing. You are right. This is a great dessert for the summer!
Claire says
This is one of our family favourites.
I am making one today to gift to a friend.
Thank you for such a great recipe ????
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says
Yummmm this sounds like a yummy lemon version of keylime pie. My family would just LOVE this. I can’t wait to try it!!
Sharon says
This is the perfect pie for Easter or for picnics and cookouts that should be starting soon now that it’s Spring. Sweet and citrus are always a warm weather winner.
Analida @ ethnicspoon.com says
This is my kind of dessert and I think your Grandma has the right idea! I love the sweet and tart flavor combinations! Thanks for sharing!
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
I love lemon desserts, this looks so creamy! Bookmarking this for our Easter dinner dessert!
Corina Blum says
Yummy! I have never had an icebox pie – the nearest I’ve had to this would be a cheesecake but it sounds so good. I think it would be perfect in summer!
Tamara Andersen says
A simple and gorgeous classic! What more could a dessert lover ask for? I love how simple your Lemon Icebox Pie is!
Veronika's Kitchen says
I am such a fan of lemon sweet and tart desserts! It is perfect for the summer time with a scoop of whipped cream ????