Creamy No-Bake Lemonade Icebox Pie
A quick and easy no-bake pie with a creamy, tangy lemonade filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for refreshing summer desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can (396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 cup (240g) full-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: whipped cream, lemon slices or zest curls
Instructions
- Crush 1 1/2 cups (150g) of graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or place in a sealed bag and roll with a pin.
- In a medium bowl, combine crumbs with 6 tablespoons (85g) melted unsalted butter. Stir until all crumbs are moistened and the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish. Press the crust firmly and evenly along the bottom and up the sides to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Freeze the crust for 10 minutes to set while making the filling.
- In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Blend with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and fresh lemon slices or zest curls if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Do not overbeat the filling to avoid excess air. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Press crust evenly but not too hard to avoid dense crust. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and sour cream with dairy-free alternatives. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 5
Keywords: no-bake pie, lemonade pie, icebox pie, summer dessert, creamy pie, graham cracker crust, easy dessert