Description
This easy no-bake lemon icebox pie requires few ingredients, little hands-on time, and is the perfect summer dessert. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a creamy citrus lemon filling, you’ll want to eat this lemon freezer pie all summer long! Totally gluten-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 gluten-free graham cracker pie crust (or pie crust of your choice)
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14 oz. per can)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place Egg Yolks in Bowl: Add the egg yolks to a clear bowl (tip: using a clear bowl lets you see when everything has been mixed together well).
- Add Condensed Milk and Vanilla: Add the condensed milk, followed by the vanilla.
- Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Add the lemon juice and zest and whisk the ingredients until thoroughly mixed together.
- Transfer Filling Mixture into Crust: Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Freeze Pie Until Set: Place the pie in the freezer for 12 hours until the filling is set.
- Enjoy: When ready to eat, let stand for a few minutes if it is frozen before slicing into it.
Notes
Pie Crust: You can use a store-bought gluten-free graham cracker crust, or make your own. Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use a regular graham cracker pie crust.
Egg Yolks: The egg yolks help to thicken the lemon filling, so make sure you add them in.
Lemon Juice & Zest: I recommend using fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk as we will not be adding sugar.
Vanilla Extract: I like using a bit of vanilla extract for extra flavor. If you don’t like vanilla or don’t have it on hand, you can leave it out.
Storing/Freezing: To store, wrap the icebox pie with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Let the pie thaw for a few hours in the refrigerator before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Freezing Time: 12 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
