No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie: A Refreshing Treat to Try!
No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie is a refreshing dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with a creamy filling, all set in a graham cracker crust. It’s easy to make and perfect for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (12 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until fully incorporated.
- Pour the lemon filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Slice and serve chilled, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- This pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg