Easy Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe (2024)

Lemon Icebox Pie is a rich and creamy no bake dessert. No bake lemon icebox pie is always a crowd favorite and super easy to make.

Lemon Icebox Pie

We love all things lemon and this irresistible lemon icebox pie is a family favorite. I get lots of request for this simple pie. Everyone just loves it.

The lemon is so light and not heavy at all. It is the perfect Summer dessert but we enjoy it year round.This creamy, dense lemon filling is topped with an easy graham cracker crust.

This is the perfect dessert to take potlucks or for BBQ’s. No baking is required, just simple and an easy process to make this lemon dessert.

How do you make Lemon Cream Pie?

It really is so quick and easy to make this lemon pie. We use a premade graham cracker crust so it is really very simple.

If you prefer, you can make your own crust.For more details, head over here to learnhow to make graham cracker crust.

You will need a food processor to make Homemade Graham Cracker Crust.

Why is it called Icebox Pie?

Back in the day, a refrigerator used to be called an icebox. Therefore it was marketed with the icebox cakes as an easy no bake dessert idea.

The idea of an icebox cake is layering of a cookie and cream base. The options are endless as to what can be added but as long as you have this base, you can easily put together an icebox cake.

The process takes less than 15 minutes for to make the pie filling and pour into pie plate.

Ingredients for No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie:

With just a few simple ingredients, this pie recipe comes together quickly and easily. It truly is that simple.

• Premade Graham Cracker Pie Crust
• Softened Cream Cheese
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
• Grated Lemon Peel

How to make Lemon Icebox Pie:

• Combine Ingredients – In large bowl, beat everything but the crust until smooth.

• Continue Mixing – Make sure all ingredients are combine to make a creamy pie filling.

• Add to Graham Cracker Pie Crust – Spread evenly in store bought crust that is in a pie pan.

• Refrigerate then Serve and Enjoy – Refrigerate 4 hours but no longer than 8 hours.

No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Topping:

• Top with Whipped Cream – Serve with whipped cream if desired. Homemade Whipped Cream is amazing and so easy to make until peaks form.It only requires heavy cream and sugar.
• Add Lemon Slices – I also like to garnish with a few lemon slices. It just looks so pretty. If I add lime juice to pie filling, I also add lime wedges to the pie.
• Graham Cracker Crumbs – You can also sprinkle a few graham cracker crumbs on top.

How to Serve Lemon Ice Box Pie:

This pie reminds me of key lime pie. I just love the tartness.Lemon is such a great ingredient for desserts. It gives a lightness to the recipe that is perfect for warmer months or when you want something that isn’t very heavy.

The tartness from the lemon and the sweetness from the other ingredients makes a dessert so amazing everyone will just love it.

• Serve Lemon Ice Box Cold – We love it fresh out of the refrigerator or you can place in the freezer.
• Enjoy with your Morning Coffee – Pie and Coffee just go together.
• Ice Cream – You can even serve this pie with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

Variation Ideas:

• Make a Lemon Lime Pie – You can substitute some of the lemon juice with lime juice to add to the pie filling. Really any zest would work.
• Add More Lemon – We love lemon and we like to squeeze in extra lemon juice. Lemon gives a tart and tangy flavor to your pie.
• Variation for the Crust –You can use the regular graham crackers, vanilla wafers or even chocolate chip cookies.

Lemon Icebox Tips:

• Refrigerate –The key to make sure all your ingredients combine together is to allow you icebox cake to rest for about 4 hours.
• Use Fresh Lemon Juice – We recommend using fresh lemon juice and not the bottle lemon juice. The flavoring is so much better than the bottle lemon juice.

How long does Icebox Cake Last?

The icebox cake will last about 3 days in the refrigerator. It is always better the next day when all the ingredients had softened. But after the 3 day mark, the ingredients can get soggy and the texture isn’t good.

Make sure to place any leftovers in the refrigerator covered with a plastic wrap.

Can you Freeze Icebox Cake?

Yes, you can freeze this cake. Before freezing, make sure you let the cake refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Then cover the cake with plastic wrap and then again with foil.

We wait to add the topping when we are ready to serve. It will last in the freezer for about 1 month. You can serve it frozen, or let it thaw in the refrigerator.

This is a prefect cake to make ahead for your celebration or you next family gathering.

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• Lemon Lush Dessert
• Poke Cake Lemon Recipe
• Lemon Squares Recipe

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