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Creamy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

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A refreshing and easy no-bake lemon icebox pie with a crisp graham cracker crust and creamy lemon filling, perfect for summer desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 can (14 oz/395g) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in melted unsalted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed (about 5 minutes).
  2. Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish. Press evenly across the bottom and up the sides, about ½ inch thick. Set aside (5 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  4. In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon-condensed milk mixture using a rubber spatula, keeping the mixture light and airy (3-4 minutes).
  6. Pour the lemon filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula (2 minutes).
  7. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.

Notes

Chill the bowl and beaters for fluffier whipped cream. Press the crust firmly to avoid crumbly slices. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. For faster chilling, freeze for 1-2 hours but do not freeze solid. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Variations include adding berry puree or using key lime juice.

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

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