Description
This Lemon Icebox Pie offers a delightful combination of creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust. With fresh lemon juice and zest, it creates a refreshing treat that’s easy to prepare, making it ideal for summer gatherings or a quick after-dinner dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 600 ml sweetened condensed milk, 2 300ml cans or roughly 2 cups
- ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 3-4 lemons
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes, or until it is dry and firm.
- In another bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, egg yolks, lemon zest, and salt. Whisk well for 2-3 minutes, or use an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes until well blended.
- Pour the lemon filling into the baked pie crust and bake at 350℉ for 12-15 minutes. The pie should be set, with a slight jiggle but no wet appearance.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack to room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or freezing.
Notes
For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest.
Serve with whipped cream for added richness.
Ensure the pie is completely chilled before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
