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Creamy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

A thick slice of creamy lemon pie with a bright yellow topping and crumbly graham cracker crust on a light plate.
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Make a bright, tangy, and creamy lemon pie without turning on your oven. This recipe uses a simple graham cracker crust and sets up perfectly in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill the crust for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Make the filling base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate, clean bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
  6. Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the filling is firm.
  7. Serve: Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best tart flavor; bottled juice will change the texture and taste.
  • If you prefer a slightly firmer crust, bake the crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes before chilling.
  • For an extra decorative topping, you can pipe the whipped cream onto the chilled pie before serving.

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