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Easy Creamy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe with Graham Crust

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A quick and easy no-bake lemon icebox pie with a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy, tangy lemon filling. Perfect for last-minute desserts and warm days.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Crush about 10 graham cracker sheets into fine crumbs to make 1 ½ cups.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl; mix until crumbs are coated and mixture feels like wet sand.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish; compact firmly with the back of a spoon or flat-bottomed glass.
  4. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes with an electric mixer).
  6. Slowly add sweetened condensed milk while mixing continuously until fully combined and silky.
  7. Stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; the mixture will thicken slightly.
  8. Pour the lemon filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow filling to firm up and flavors to meld.
  10. Before serving, optionally top with whipped cream and garnish with thin lemon slices or extra zest.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps; freshly squeezed lemon juice is recommended for best flavor and proper setting. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Chill pie for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Optional toppings include whipped cream and lemon slices or fresh berries. Can be adapted for gluten-free or dairy-free diets by substituting crust and dairy ingredients.

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

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