Lemon Icebox Pie

A Southern classic, lemon icebox pie that requires no baking or eggs! Foolproof and delicious every time!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Time if making graham cracker crust: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

Crust

  • 8 whole graham crackers (broken; usually in 1 pkg.)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter (half a stick)

Filling

  • 1 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed (10-12 lemons, depending upon size)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon instant pudding mix
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon gelatin (unflavored)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F
  2. Melt butter in small saucepan
  3. In food processor, combined broken pieces of graham crackers and sugar; drizzle in melted butter
  4. Pour graham cracker mixture into 9 inch pie plate; press graham cracker mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan
  5. Bake on middle rack for 12-15 minutes; remove from oven and allow to cool before filling

Prepare Filling

  1. In the food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until it reaches a smooth consistency
  2. Scoop filling into cooled graham cracker crust; cover with plastic and refrigerate for 2-3 hours
  3. Prior to serving, garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices
  4. Allow pie to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing

Note

This pie can easily hold its own in the freezer for up to a week, provided its covered with plastic. Allow pie to thaw in refrigerator prior to serving.

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