No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

This easy Lemon Icebox Pie recipe is perfect for hot summer days, potlucks, barbecues, or any time you need an easy, no-bake dessert.

Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

This time of year is perfect for no-bake desserts. You can whip up this easy oven-free lemon pie and store it in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve it. It is perfect on a hot summer day.

Our weather is finally heating up, so the last thing I want to do is be in the kitchen with a hot oven. The air conditioner is working hard enough; I don't want to add to its workload.

Plus, no-bake pies are the perfect summer dessert. Light, refreshing, and oh-so delicious!

I love that you do not have to turn on the oven for this Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe, AND you can make it the night before you need it, so there is no stress right before an event!

TOTAL WIN!

This Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe is so easy to make! I will be making it again and again! Lemon lovers get ready for your new favorite no bake pie! 

Ingredients Needed

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Cream Cheese
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Lemonade Concentrate
• Cool Whip
• Graham Cracker Pie Crust (Homemade (graham cracker crumbs, melted butter) or Store-Bought)

 Garnishes: Fresh Lemon Zest, Whipped Cream, Blueberries, Candied Lemon Slices

We use lemonade concentrate because we like the flavor it brings to this pie. You can also use freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated lemon peel.

We love the flavor of the graham cracker crust with the lemonade pie, but you could switch it up and use a nilla wafer crust, shortbread cookie crust, or even a golden Oreo crust.

Equipment Needed

• Glass Batter Bowl/Large Mixing Bowl:  We are big fans of this glass batter bowl with a handle, as this feature makes it easy to mix ingredients and keep the mixing bowl steady on the counter.
• Hand Mixer/Stand Mixer: You can mix this with either a manual hand mixer or your stand mixer.
• Spatula
• Pie Dish or Springform Pan
• Pie Server 

How to make a Lemon Icebox Pie

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

You can use a homemade graham cracker pie or a store bought graham cracker pie shell. It really is up to you and how much time you have.

Beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl until smooth and evenly combined.

We use a hand mixer, but you can also use a whisk. You can use a food processor to make the mixture, but watch how it mixes.

Add lemon concentrate and mix until combined.

Gently fold in Cool Whip until there are no more streaks.

Add the graham cracker crust to a 9-inch pie pan and pour the lemon pie mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.

Let the pie rest and set in the refrigerator before serving. Plan time for the lemon icebox pie filling to chill. 

Optional - Garnish with additional whipped cream, candied lemon slices, or fruit.

Preparation and Storage

Make-Ahead: This No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie is make-ahead-friendly! Let it set in your fridge for at least three hours before serving for the best results.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three to five days.

Freezing/How to Freeze: This no-bake pie freezes well! Transfer whole or individually wrapped leftovers to an airtight, freezer-safe container and enjoy them within three months. Let frozen leftovers thaw overnight in your fridge before serving.

 

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

You can use fat-free cream cheese or full-fat cream cheese for this recipe. The flavor will be slightly different.

Vegetarian Option: This easy lemon dessert is 100 percent vegetarian!

Vegan Option: To make this recipe vegan, use plant-based cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip, and graham cracker crust.

Gluten-Free: Look for a gluten-free pie crust to make this recipe safe for a gluten-free diet.

Smaller Serving Size: Making this recipe into No-Bake Lemon Icebox Tarts is as easy as pie! Divide the pie mixture across mini graham cracker pie crusts and place them in your fridge to set like the full-sized version.

Larger Group/More Servings:

The written recipe makes eight servings but can easily be adapted to make more! Use the slider in the recipe card to adjust it to your desired number of servings, and check that you have enough pans and fridge space to make what you need before you start.

Sugar-Free: 

The Lemon Icebox Pie contains 46 grams of sugar per serving. Since each ingredient in this dessert contains sugar, replace each or as many as possible with sugar-free substitutes to make it sugar-free or at least lower the sugar content.

 

Tips for the Best Lemon Icebox Pie

• Set the cream cheese out at least an hour before you need it so it will be soft and easy to mix. The room temperature cream cheese will create a better texture. 
• You can use a homemade or store-bought graham cracker pie shell. It is up to you and how much time you have. 
• If you don't have a pie pan, you can make this Lemon Icebox Pie in a springform pan or regular cake pan.

What to Serve with No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

This old-fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie is perfect for family dinners, barbecues, holidays, or any day you want a lemon-flavored dessert to pucker up your taste buds. Here are other summertime menu planning suggestions.

Sides: Grilled Avocados, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, Pulled Pork Parfait, Kool-Aid Pickles, Easy Macaroni Salad, Broccoli Slaw, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Main Dishes: Grilled Balsamic Chicken Skewers, Easy Crab Rolls and Sliders, Jalapeño Beer Brats, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers, BLT Burger with Avocado Aioli

Desserts: Slow Cooker Strawberry Crisp, Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Cupcake, Copycat Carl's Jr. Pop Tart Ice Cream Sandwich, Watermelon Cupcake, Nutella Popsicles

Drinks: Bahama Mama Popsicle, Strawberry Basil Lemonade Cocktail, Watermelon Agua Fresca, Make-Ahead Freezer Strawberry Margaritas, Blueberry Mojito Popsicle

When to Serve

• Dessert
• Summer
• Barbecues/Cookouts
• Potlucks
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day 

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