Easy Southern Lemon Icebox Pie
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Easy Southern Lemon Icebox Pie is the epitome of classic Southern comfort with a refreshingly modern touch. Built on a buttery graham cracker crust, this no-fuss dessert features a luscious lemon filling made with sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of zest for the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Baked briefly to set, then chilled to perfection in the refrigerator, this pie is a delightfully cool treat that’s perfect for hot summer days or anytime you're craving a citrusy indulgence. Top it off with fluffy whipped cream and vibrant lemon slices for a show-stopping presentation. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing dessert is as easy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 0.5 cups Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 cup Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to make it even and compact.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the filling is just set. It should jiggle slightly in the center when shaken gently.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to fully set.
Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream if desired, and garnish with lemon slices for decoration.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Easy Southern Lemon Icebox Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.6 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.5 g | 658% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1216 mg | 405% | |
| Sodium | 1703 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.9 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 330.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1510 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2154 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
