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Creamy Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Crisp Graham Crust

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A quick and easy creamy lemon icebox pie with a crisp graham cracker crust, perfect for summer gatherings and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (browned for extra flavor)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 (14 oz / 396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 medium lemons)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold (optional for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for topping)
  • Thin lemon slices or extra zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand.
  2. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool completely.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks lightly. Add sweetened condensed milk and whisk until smooth and pale.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. The mixture will thicken slightly.
  6. Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Optional: Just before serving, whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over the pie and garnish with lemon slices or zest.
  9. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts and serve chilled.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Browning the butter adds depth to the crust. Chill the pie overnight for best texture. If pie doesn’t set, ensure egg yolks are fresh and room temperature. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free condensed milk. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers.

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