Lemon Icebox Pie
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
Crust
- 9 graham crackers full sheets, broken into squares
- ¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 16 ounces block-style cream cheese softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed (about 4 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream or cool whip
- Lemon slices
Instructions
To Make the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Place the graham crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and coconut flakes in a food processor. Pulse until a fine, sandy texture forms.9 graham crackers, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes
- With the processor still running, slowly pour the butter into the mixture, and blend until the crumbs start to pull away from the edges.6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish. Press the crumbs into the dish firmly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass, making sure the crust is well packed.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is fragrant. Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the filling.
To Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth ensuring no lumps remain.16 ounces block-style cream cheese, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix until well combined.¼ cup sour cream, ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Use a spatula to smooth the filling in an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the pie is set.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice. Actual calories will vary.
- If you'd prefer not to use coconut in the crust, simply leave it out or swap it with finely ground pecans.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Icebox Pie
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
406
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
643
mg
27
%
Potassium
426
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
39
g
43
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
473
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
371
mg
37
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
