Old Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie

Need a new dessert recipe to try for spring? Jump into the timeless charm of Old Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie, where tangy citrus meets sweet, creamy bliss in a dessert that’s as easy to love as it is to make!

Easy Lemon Ice Box Pie Recipe

There’s something undeniably comforting about digging into a slice of Old Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie, a classic dessert that goes back to simpler times.

This simple, no-bake wonder combines the zesty punch of fresh lemons with the creamy sweetness of condensed milk, all nestled in a crumbly graham cracker crust. It’s the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, with a texture that melts in your mouth, making it a beloved favorite for impromptu family gatherings, potlucks, and elegant dinner parties.

“Icebox” was used in vintage cookbooks to designate a recipe as a no-bake dessert. Keep reading to grab the yummy recipe!

Ingredients in Old Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie

• Pie Crust. I use a graham cracker crust for this recipe, but if you want to, you can also use a regular pie crust like a Butter Crust or a Cream Cheese Crust. You could also make a crust with crushed Vanilla Wafers or other cookie crumbs.
• Eggs. Remember that this recipe calls for uncooked eggs (just like mayo). I would recommend using home-raised, farm-fresh eggs.
• Lemon juice. You can use fresh lemon juice or bottled lemon juice.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk. You need two cans of sweetened condensed milk in this recipe to make the pie.
• Vanilla Extract. I like to use Homemade Vanilla Extract, but you can use either homemade or store-bought.

Step by Step Instructions for Making Old Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie

Add eggs to a large bowl. A clear bowl lets you see when everything has been mixed well. You can use a regular bowl, of course, if you don’t have a clear one. Room-temperature eggs will work best, so if you have some fresh out of the hen house, use those here!

Add the condensed milk, followed by the vanilla.

Pour in the lemon juice and whisk the ingredients until mixed together. You can use a basic hand whisk or an electric mixer if you find the ingredients aren’t combining well. You could also add in some lemon zest if you want it to have an even stronger lemon flavor.

Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Put the pie in the freezer for 12 hours to set up the lemon filling. Don’t put it in the fridge, it needs to be in the freezer to chill and set up like ice cream.

When ready to eat, let it stand for a few minutes to thaw just slightly to make it easier to cut and serve.

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Storing Leftover Lemon Icebox Pie

Any leftover Lemon Pie should be stored in the freezer and not in the refrigerator. You can store it in its original pie container or move it to an airtight container to save space.

Since this pie is stored in the freezer, it might be a great make-ahead dessert!

Tips and Variations for Making Lemon Icebox Pie

For a dairy-free version of this pie, use sweetened condensed coconut milk in place of the regular sweetened condensed milk.

To make this pie extra special for serving, serve with whipped cream on the top.

Always have lemon juice and zest on hand when you use my tips on how to store Fresh Lemon Zest.

More Old Fashioned Pies and Dessert Recipes

• Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
• Old Fashioned Caramel Icing
• Old Fashioned Bread Pudding
• Old Fashioned Pound Cake
• Old Fashioned Rhubarb Bars
• Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies
• Amish Oatmeal Pie Recipe

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What is your favorite old-fashioned dessert recipe? Have you ever made an icebox pie?

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This old fashioned lemon icebox pie was originally published on Little House Living in February 2024.