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Creamy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

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A bright, tangy, and refreshingly smooth no-bake lemon icebox pie with a crumbly graham cracker crust, perfect for summer desserts and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (about one standard can)
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 medium lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand.
  2. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  3. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. The mixture will thicken slightly.
  6. Gently fold whipped cream into the lemon mixture using a spatula to keep the filling light and airy.
  7. Pour the lemon filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
  8. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set.
  9. Before serving, garnish with extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices.

Notes

For firmer slices, chill overnight. To avoid lumps, soften cream cheese thoroughly before mixing. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Gently fold whipped cream to keep filling airy. Optional: bake crust for 5 minutes at 350°F for a crunchier base, then cool before filling.

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Keywords: no-bake lemon pie, lemon icebox pie, summer dessert, creamy lemon pie, graham cracker crust, easy lemon pie

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