Lemon Ice Box Pie

Name: Lemon Ice Box Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest, finely grated; 1 cup heavy whipped cream, whipped

A chilled classic featuring a creamy, tart lemon filling set inside a buttery graham cracker crust.

38 minEasyServes 8340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp granulated sugar
4 egg yolks, beaten
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest, finely grated
1 cup heavy whipped cream, whipped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2

In a bowl, mix 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 3 tbsp granulated sugar until combined.
3

Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
4

In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 beaten egg yolks, 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest until smooth.
5

Pour the lemon filling into the cooled pie crust and bake for 10 minutes until set around the edges.
6

Cool completely at room temperature, then freeze or chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
7

Top with 1 cup whipped heavy whipped cream before slicing and serving.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Lemon Ice Box Pie need?

For Lemon Ice Box Pie, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 5.

How do I know when Lemon Ice Box Pie is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until set around the edges.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Lemon Ice Box Pie?

The entry for Lemon Ice Box Pie calls for 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Lemon Ice Box Pie gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Lemon Ice Box Pie is 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Lemon Ice Box Pie?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 340 calories, with 6 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 210 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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