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Creamy Lemon Icebox Pie

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 medium lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
  • Thin lemon slices or extra zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press crumb mixture firmly and evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, about 1-inch up the sides.
  3. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool completely.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly add sweetened condensed milk, mixing on low speed until fully combined and silky.
  6. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until blended and slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour filling evenly over cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  9. Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with lemon slices or extra zest if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor. If filling is too soft after chilling, freeze for 15 minutes to firm up. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days; avoid freezing to prevent grainy texture.

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