Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolks until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- 4
Pour Filling into Crust
Once the crust has cooled, pour the lemon filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- 5
Chill the Pie
Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- 7
Top the Pie
Remove the chilled pie from the refrigerator. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the pie. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.